Polk County property record for 2420 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,435 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,930 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Second Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01855-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01855-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,435 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,178 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 635 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 69 & 71 BLK 5 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69,71 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6000 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of January 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| May 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202129815 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18431 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000108288 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047204 |
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| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17600/0524 |
| Instrument | 2019-00047204 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2029 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000029815 |
| Book / Page | 18431 / 457 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00029815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000029817 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00029817 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000029814 |
| Book / Page | 18431 / 455 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00029814 |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000090881 |
| Book / Page | 016933 / 000900 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 90881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2420 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503172259, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
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 | $173,400 (+16.45%) Land $28,400 Building $145,000 | $173,400 (+16.45%) Land $28,400 Building $145,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,930.00 (+17.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $148,900 Land $24,200 Building $124,700 | $148,900 Land $24,200 Building $124,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,484.00 |
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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