2348 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2348 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,350 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$94,900 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$3,598 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale & Line of Credit
Mar 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-156-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-156-025
Alternative APN
  • 050/01842-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,140 sqft
1st Floor Area1,440 sqft
Basement Area1,440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area1,260 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
Deck Area460 sqft
Patio Area160 sqft
Canopy208 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2348 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-2261
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 45 & 47 BLK 4 GRANT PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section1
Legal SubdivisionGRANT PARK
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number45,47 47
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6001
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address13880 LAKEVIEW DR, CLIVE, IA 50325-8846
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
LUANA SAVINGS BANK
Mar 9, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 8, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018-00023360
Deed Book / Page17082 / 0802
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

September 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 19, 2018
Property Address2348 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261
Document Number0000023360
Book / Page17082 / 0802
Instrument DateAug 3, 2018
Instrument2018-00023360
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022
Title CompanyVANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$151.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2348 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000023362
DateSep 19, 2018
Instrument2018-00023362
Lender
NameLUANA SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 9, 2018
Property Address2348 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2261
Document Number0000069442
Book / Page016843 / 000309
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2018
Instrument69442
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$154.07
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address440 S LA SALLE ST #2000 CHICAGO IL 606055011, 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60605-5011

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$206,700 (+15.35%) Land $28,400 Building $178,300$206,700 (+15.35%) Land $28,400 Building $178,300
2024$3,598.00 (+5.89%)
2023$179,200 Land $24,200 Building $155,000$179,200 Land $24,200 Building $155,000
2020$3,398.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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