Polk County property record for 2539 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 12,645 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,500 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,188 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-182-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-182-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 12,645 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,485 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,700 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2539 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 138-140-142 & 144 BLK 7 GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRANT PARK |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 140 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2545 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7951 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 059799 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8106 / 0286 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $124,000 (+13.76%) Land $42,300 Building $81,700 | $124,000 (+13.76%) Land $42,300 Building $81,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,188.00 (+24.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,000 Land $37,100 Building $71,900 | $109,000 Land $37,100 Building $71,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,758.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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