Polk County property record for 2227 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,830 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,166 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/04422-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/04422-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,830 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2227 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 6F LT 28 & ALL LOT 29 L J KASSONS OP; AND LOT 5 BLK 3 OP N 1/2 E 1/2 W 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 1-78-24 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 01-78-24 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 050/04422-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2227 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200359574 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10234 / 259 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 02, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013759 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 | $156,900 (+15.2%) Land $28,800 Building $128,100 | $156,900 (+15.2%) Land $28,800 Building $128,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,166.00 (+1.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $136,200 Land $24,500 Building $111,700 | $136,200 Land $24,500 Building $111,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,132.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530021006, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 761 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Lumen Technologies | DSL | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Lumen Technologies, Mediacom Communications. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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