2238 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2238 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 714 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,880 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$35,000 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$1,670 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-152-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-152-025
Alternative APN
  • 050/04416-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area714 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,428 sqft
1st Floor Area714 sqft
Basement Area714 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,880 sqft (0.134 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area216 sqft
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2238 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-2263
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE 40 F LOT 10 BLK 2 OP N 1/2 E 1/2 W 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 1-78-24
Legal Range24
Legal Township78
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionSEC 01-78-24
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6002
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-01-152-025

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2580 FLEUR DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-1106
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 12, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015-00112690
Deed Book / Page15636 / 0160
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$112,200 (+17.61%) Land $23,600 Building $88,600$112,200 (+17.61%) Land $23,600 Building $88,600
2024$1,670.00 (+18.1%)
2023$95,400 Land $20,100 Building $75,300$95,400 Land $20,100 Building $75,300
2020$1,414.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
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.

Internet Providers

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

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Google FiberFiber8,000 / 8,000
Metronet HoldingsFiber5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom CommunicationsCable2,000 / 1,000
VerizonFixed Wireless1,000 / 75
Lumen TechnologiesDSL140 / 20
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: Lumen Technologies, Mediacom Communications. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

Mobile Coverage

5G and 4G LTE

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