Polk County property record for 2401 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 5,000 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,391 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $366 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01923-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01923-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,750 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2401 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2258 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 50 & 52 BLK 8 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50,52 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025400 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20017 / 364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064912 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2401 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2258 |
| Document Number | 0000000400 |
| Book / Page | 20017 / 364 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00000400 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5885 NE 14TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-1202 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366.00 (-82.08%) | $18,600 (-) Land $18,600 | |
| 2023 | $18,600 Land $18,600 | $18,600 Land $18,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,042.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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