Polk County property record for 2600 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 742 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,615 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,710 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-252-011 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-252-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 742 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Basement Area | 82 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,615 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 103 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2600 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 45 F LOT 11 BLK 3 BREWER & COMPANYS ADDITION TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWER & COMPANYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
The current owner of 2600 E Walnut St bought it in March 2011.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1438 E 17TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2610 |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2011-00071838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13810 / 0913 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2600 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000089108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19341/470 |
| Instrument | 2022-00089108 |
| Name | DES MOINES METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 63 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2028 |
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 | $99,700 Land $26,500 Building $73,200 | $99,700 Land $26,500 Building $73,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,710.00 | ||
| 2023 | $85,200 Land $22,600 Building $62,600 | $85,200 Land $22,600 Building $62,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,516.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2600 E Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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.
The area around 2600 E Walnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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