Polk County property record for 2158 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2025 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/06277-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/06277-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20254958 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20036 / 837 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033606 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Document Number | 0000033606 |
| Book / Page | 20545 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Document Number | 0000004958 |
| Book / Page | 20036 / 837 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00004958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $47.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2158 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2265 |
| Document Number | 0000049091 |
| Book / Page | 19919 / 281 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00049091 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 COURT AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2218 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4006 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2723 |
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 | $412.00 (+1.98%) | $24,100 (+17.56%) Land $24,100 | $24,100 (+17.56%) Land $24,100 |
| 2024 | $404.00 (+5.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,500 Land $20,500 | $20,500 Land $20,500 | |
| 2020 | $382.00 |
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 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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