Polk County property record for 2144 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $46,500 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,084 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/06280-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/06280-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,659 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 663 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,960 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2144 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 55 TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2144 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201086467 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13454 / 377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119882 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,900 (+16.75%) Land $23,900 Building $112,000 | $135,900 (+16.75%) Land $23,900 Building $112,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,084.00 (+15.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,400 Land $20,400 Building $96,000 | $116,400 Land $20,400 Building $96,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,812.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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