Polk County property record for 2421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,872 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-178-006 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-178-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| 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 | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2421 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 70 & 72 BLK 8 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70,72 72 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2421 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| May 4, 2023 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-00007439 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20047 / 326 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2421 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2258 |
| Document Number | 0000007439 |
| Book / Page | 20047 / 326 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00007439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2421 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2258 |
| Document Number | 0000007440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00007440 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2421 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2258 |
| Document Number | 0000021423 |
| Book / Page | 19464 / 585 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00021423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4026 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2828 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | May 4, 2023 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $164,700 (+15.09%) Land $28,400 Building $136,300 | $164,700 (+15.09%) Land $28,400 Building $136,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,872.00 (-26.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $143,100 Land $24,200 Building $118,900 | $143,100 Land $24,200 Building $118,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,893.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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