Polk County property record for 2344 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,072 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Jul 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-156-024 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-156-024 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,910 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 854 sqft |
| Attic Area | 328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| 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 |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2344 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 41 & 43 BLK 4 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41,43 43 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-01-156-024
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3700 FLEUR DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2118 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EARLHAM SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 04, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000060418 |
| Deed Book / Page | 016339 / 000458 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 07, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2344 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000005830 |
| Book / Page | 19714 / 191 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00005830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3700 FLEUR DR, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2118 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2344 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002810 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16559/0157 |
| Instrument | 2017-00002810 |
| Name | EARLHAM SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2344 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000059178 |
| Book / Page | 016334 / 000362 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2017 |
| Instrument | 59178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.20 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3700 FLEUR DR DES MOINES IA 503212118, DES MOINES, IA 50321-2118 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2344 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
| Document Number | 0000060418 |
| Book / Page | 016339 / 000458 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Instrument | 60418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $46.40 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2344 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503172261, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $120,800 (+17.05%) Land $28,400 Building $92,400 | $120,800 (+17.05%) Land $28,400 Building $92,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,072.00 (+12.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $103,200 Land $24,200 Building $79,000 | $103,200 Land $24,200 Building $79,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,844.00 |
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 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 · sampled at 761 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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