Polk County property record for 2437 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 5,940 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,246 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01941-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01941-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,940 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,452 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 315 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2437 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2215 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOTS 86 & 88 BLK 8 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86,88 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 050/01941-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5168 WESTCHESTER CT, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-2330 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202555947 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20274 / 422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053276 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2437 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000055947 |
| Book / Page | 20274 / 422 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00055947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $455.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5168 WESTCHESTER CT, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-2330 |
| Document Number | 0000055950 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00055950 |
| Name | GREATER IOWA CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| 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 | $178,000 (+7.88%) Land $21,100 Building $156,900 | $178,000 (+7.88%) Land $21,100 Building $156,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,246.00 (-12.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $165,000 Land $18,600 Building $146,400 | $165,000 Land $18,600 Building $146,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,690.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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