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2444 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2444 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Details2 bd · 3 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,350 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$111,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$4,051 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Mortgage
Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-177-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-177-026
Alternative APN
  • 050/01868-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,804 sqft Total Area
Gross Area2,011 sqft
Upper Floors Area630 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialComposition/Composite
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2444 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-2222
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal DescriptionLOTS 93 & 95 BLK 5 GRANT PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section1
Legal SubdivisionGRANT PARK
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number93,95 95
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group6
Census Block6000
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2028 LAY ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6324
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 11, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 16, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Dec 17, 2021Public Action, Foreclosure
Mar 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KENNYS BAIL BONDS LLC
Nov 9, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022-00086246
Deed Book / Page19328 / 213
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222

Mortgage

Document Number0000001639
DateJan 11, 2024
Book Page19695/357
Instrument2024-00001639
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term347 Months
DueDec 1, 2052

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 16, 2022
Property Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222
Document Number0000086246
Book / Page19328 / 213
Instrument DateNov 10, 2022
Instrument2022-00086246
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICES CORPORATION

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$176.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222

Mortgage

Document Number0000086247
DateNov 16, 2022
Instrument2022-00086247
Lender
NamePLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2052

December 2021: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 17, 2021
Property Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222
Document Number0000131670
Book / Page18913 / 515
Instrument DateDec 16, 2021
Instrument2021-00131670
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4006 GRAND AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2723

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222
Document Number0000086749
Instrument DateMar 31, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2444 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503172222, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222

Mortgage

Document Number0000086749
DateApr 15, 2020
Book Page017780/000736
Instrument86749
Lender
NameKENNYS BAIL BONDS LLC
Address2051 E EUCLID AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3669
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateNov 9, 2018
Property Address2444 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2222
Document Number0000037519
Book / Page017143 / 000011
Instrument DateNov 9, 2018
Instrument37519
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1345 E 24TH ST DES MOINES IA 50317, DES MOINES, IA 50317

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$21,200 (-82.76%) Land $21,100 Building $100$21,200 (-82.76%) Land $21,100 Building $100
2024$4,051.00 (+47.52%)
2023$123,000 (+23.12%) Land $18,600 Building $104,400$123,000 (+23.12%) Land $18,600 Building $104,400
2022$99,900 Land $15,500 Building $84,400
2021$99,900 Land $15,500 Building $84,400
2020$2,746.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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