Polk County property record for 2303 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 972 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,656 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01956-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01956-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,670 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 618 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 354 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,625 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 37.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2303 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 70F W 37 1/2F LOTS 4 & 6 BLK 9 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6007 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2303 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SERVICELINK |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20208251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17961 / 613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2303 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2260 |
| Document Number | 0000062506 |
| Book / Page | 20684 / 718 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202662506 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2303 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2260 |
| Document Number | 0000062506, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20684/718 |
| Instrument | 202662506 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 286 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2303 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2260 |
| Document Number | 202000008251 |
| Book / Page | 17961 / 613 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00008251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2303 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2260 |
| Document Number | 202000008253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00008253 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
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 | $164,000 (+15.09%) Land $10,500 Building $153,500 | $164,000 (+15.09%) Land $10,500 Building $153,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,656.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,500 Land $9,000 Building $133,500 | $142,500 Land $9,000 Building $133,500 |
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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