2524 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2524 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified May 2026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.197 acres (8,599 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$211,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,106 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2024 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`050/01882-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`050/01882-001-000`
Alternative APN	`782401181021`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,071 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,535 sqft
1st Floor Area	792 sqft
Upper Floors Area	279 sqft
Basement Area	376 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,599 sqft (0.197 acres)
Lot Dimensions	147 ft deep x 58 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	88 sqft
Deck Area	192 sqft
Canopy	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2524 E WALNUT ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-7952
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LT 117 & W 1/2 VAC ALLEY E & ADJ & ALL LT 119 BLK 6 GRANT PARK
Legal Subdivision	GRANT PARK
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	117
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 050/01882-001-000

Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 17, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY
Jun 06, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LAB INVESTMENT COMPANY INC 401K PLA
Nov 09, 2023	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Nov 23, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 06, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU
Jul 19, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 06, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202621778
Deed Book / Page	20487 / 733
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2026
Property Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Document Number	0000021778
Book / Page	20487 / 733
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2026
Instrument	2026.21778
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 27, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$34,016.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021779,
Date	Apr 17, 2026
Book Page	20487/735
Instrument	2026.21779

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 01, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

June 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jun 06, 2024
Property Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Document Number	0000027663
Book / Page	19817 / 310
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2024
Instrument	2024-00027663
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$103.20
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2316 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2236

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028429
Date	Jun 06, 2024
Instrument	2024-00028429

Lender

Name	LAB INVESTMENT COMPANY INC 401K PLA
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	6 Months
Due	Dec 03, 2024

November 2023: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Nov 09, 2023
Property Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Document Number	0000059983
Book / Page	19648 / 982
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-00059983
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2355 LANDON RD, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317-6508

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Nov 23, 2022
Property Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Document Number	0000087913
Book / Page	19336 / 217
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-00087913
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 02, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Property Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Document Number	0000005301
Instrument Date	Jul 06, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 06, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2524 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177952, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005301
Date	Jul 19, 2018
Book Page	017005/000837
Instrument	5301

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IA CMNTY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5%

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2018
Property Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952
Document Number	0000005298
Book / Page	17005 / 0830
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2018
Instrument	2018-00005298
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 02, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$175.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2524 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005301
Date	Jul 19, 2018
Instrument	2018-00005301

Lender

Name	UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 05, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5%
Type Change Date	Aug 01, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	4.87%
Max Rate At Change	7%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	11%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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		$196,900 (+16.92%) Land $29,400 Building $167,500	$196,900 (+16.92%) Land $29,400 Building $167,500
2024	$3,106.00 (+14.95%)
2023		$168,400 Land $25,000 Building $143,400	$168,400 Land $25,000 Building $143,400
2020	$2,702.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530021003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X
Special Flood Hazard Area	No
Flood Hazard	Minimal
500-Year Floodplain	No
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1993)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 1993, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms & Flooding

Wildfire

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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 163 locations within about half a mile of this property

Provider	Technology	Download / Upload (Mbps)
Google Fiber	Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Metronet Holdings	Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Communications	Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon	Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Lumen Technologies	DSL	140 / 20

May also be available at this address: Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile USA, Mediacom Communications. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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