Polk County property record for 2528 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,956 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-181-024 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-181-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,799 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 757 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| 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 |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2528 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 125 & 127 BLK 6 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 125,127 127 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-01-181-024
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2528 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 02, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 02, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007-00040455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11931 / 0418 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
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 | $183,700 (+16.63%) Land $28,400 Building $155,300 | $183,700 (+16.63%) Land $28,400 Building $155,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,956.00 (+16.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $157,500 Land $24,200 Building $133,300 | $157,500 Land $24,200 Building $133,300 | |
| 2020 | $2,548.00 |
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
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 727 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 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Mediacom Communications, Lumen Technologies. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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