Polk County property record for 2522 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,854 (2020) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-181-020 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-181-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,273 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,509 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 511 sqft |
| Basement Area | 236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2522 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 113 & 115 BLK 6 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 113,115 115 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2522 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Jan 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00003035 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19378 / 735 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2522 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Document Number | 0000003035 |
| Book / Page | 19378 / 735 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $215.20 |
| 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 | 2522 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Document Number | 0000003036 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003036 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2522 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18035/839 |
| Instrument | 2020-00023616 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2522 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Document Number | 0000056959 |
| Book / Page | 016793 / 000326 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2522 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177952, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Document Number | 0000056959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016793/000326 |
| Instrument | 56959 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2033 |
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 | $156,400 (+16.98%) Land $28,400 Building $128,000 | $156,400 (+16.98%) Land $28,400 Building $128,000 | |
| 2023 | $133,700 Land $24,200 Building $109,500 | $133,700 Land $24,200 Building $109,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,854.00 |
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 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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