Polk County property record for 2308 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,209 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,538 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-156-016 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-156-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,209 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,201 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Attic Area | 273 sqft |
| Basement Area | 148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 & 11 BLK 4 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,11 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY BANK |
| May 12, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LEGACY BANK |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LEGACY BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021-00049582 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18526 / 817 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000049582 |
| Book / Page | 18526 / 817 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00049582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $279.20 |
| 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 | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000049584 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00049584 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000049581 |
| Book / Page | 18526 / 815 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00049581 |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000016140 |
| Book / Page | 18362 / 814 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $114.40 |
| 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 | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000016141 |
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| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016141 |
| Name | LEGACY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 468 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2060 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000022472 |
| Book / Page | 018029 / 000940 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $80.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10306 DOUGLAS AVE URBANDALE IA 503222011, URBANDALE, IA 50322-2011 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000017423 |
| Book / Page | 018006 / 000215 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $88.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10306 DOUGLAS AVE URBANDALE IA 503222011, URBANDALE, IA 50322-2011 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2308 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000068225 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 308 WALNUT DR NW BONDURANT IA 500353206, BONDURANT, IA 50035-3206 |
| Document Number | 0000068225 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017693/000974 |
| Instrument | 68225 |
| Name | LEGACY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BONDURANT, IA 50035 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 9, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $216,200 (+15.92%) Land $28,400 Building $187,800 | $216,200 (+15.92%) Land $28,400 Building $187,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,538.00 (+58.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $186,500 Land $24,200 Building $162,300 | $186,500 Land $24,200 Building $162,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,238.00 |
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 |
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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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