Polk County property record for 2216 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,562 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/03264-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/03264-000-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,960 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 46 TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMMONS PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 050/03264-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND HOME FINANCIAL SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201923287 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17492 / 371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201800060981 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000023287 |
| Book / Page | 17492 / 0371 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00023287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $116.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000023289 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00023289 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000023102 |
| Book / Page | 16647 / 119 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00023102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST, 2216, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2216 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000023103 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00023103 |
| Name | LAND HOME FINANCIAL SVCS INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,600 (+17.46%) Land $23,900 Building $81,700 | $105,600 (+17.46%) Land $23,900 Building $81,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,562.00 (-3.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $89,900 Land $20,400 Building $69,500 | $89,900 Land $20,400 Building $69,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,622.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 761 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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