Polk County property record for 2519 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,854 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/01907-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/01907-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 966 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 316 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2519 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 114 & 116 BLK 7 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2519 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7951 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2019 | Correction Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20194120 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17405 / 300 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026746 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2519 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7951 |
| Document Number | 0000004120 |
| Book / Page | 017405 / 000300 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $112.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2519 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177951, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7951 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2519 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7951 |
| Document Number | 0000094669 |
| Book / Page | 017386 / 000492 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 94669 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $112.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2519 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177951, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7951 |
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 | $109,800 (+16.56%) Land $28,400 Building $81,400 | $109,800 (+16.56%) Land $28,400 Building $81,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,854.00 (+11.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $94,200 Land $24,200 Building $70,000 | $94,200 Land $24,200 Building $70,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,660.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 163 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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