Polk County property record for 2442 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Line of Credit Oct 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01866-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01866-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,346 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 664 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 146 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,675 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2442 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-2259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 91 BLK 5 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6000 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4750 148TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2074 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201841550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17160 / 677 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2442 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000032893 |
| Book / Page | 19519 / 48 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032893 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $151.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4750 148TH ST, URBANDALE, IA 50323-2074 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000032894 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032894 |
| Name | VISIONBANK OF IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2442 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000057604 |
| Book / Page | 19637 / 919 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00057604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2442 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2442 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000022371 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1597 NW 90TH CT CLIVE IA 503256207, CLIVE, IA 50325-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000022371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017488/000448 |
| Instrument | 22371 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2442 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000041550 |
| Book / Page | 017160 / 000677 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41550 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1597 NW 90TH CT CLIVE IA 503256207, CLIVE, IA 50325-6207 |
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 | $101,400 (+17.09%) Land $14,700 Building $86,700 | $101,400 (+17.09%) Land $14,700 Building $86,700 | |
| 2024 | $888.00 (-6.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,600 (+28.87%) Land $12,600 Building $74,000 | $86,600 (+28.87%) Land $12,600 Building $74,000 | |
| 2022 | $67,200 Land $10,300 Building $56,900 | ||
| 2021 | $67,200 Land $10,300 Building $56,900 | ||
| 2020 | $946.00 |
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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