Polk County property record for 2234 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jan 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/04415-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/04415-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,820 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 202 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 & W 10 F LT 10 BLK 2 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 | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201179984 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13842 / 176 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000017966 |
| Book / Page | 20469 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617966 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000017966, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20469/178 |
| Instrument | 202617966 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Document Number | 0000003756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19704/856 |
| Instrument | 2024-00003756 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | 14511 MYFORD RD STE 100, TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2234 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000108156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16539/0657 |
| Instrument | 2016-00108156 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $125,500 (+16.64%) Land $29,600 Building $95,900 | $125,500 (+16.64%) Land $29,600 Building $95,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,772.00 (+3.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $107,600 Land $25,200 Building $82,400 | $107,600 Land $25,200 Building $82,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,706.00 |
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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