Polk County property record for 2604 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 931 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,410 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,902 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-252-013 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-252-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 931 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,030 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 668 sqft |
| Attic Area | 263 sqft |
| Basement Area | 99 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,410 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2604 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 LOT 12 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 | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | ALTOONA, IA 50009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 0016044597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11142 / 0620 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2009-00022985 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2604 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Number | 0000000459 |
| Book / Page | 017389 / 000603 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $96.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2604 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177950, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2604 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Number | 0000070072 |
| Book / Page | 016846 / 000114 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 70072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.86 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2604 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177950, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
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 | $122,500 (+16.67%) Land $17,700 Building $104,800 | $122,500 (+16.67%) Land $17,700 Building $104,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,902.00 (+17.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $105,000 Land $15,100 Building $89,900 | $105,000 Land $15,100 Building $89,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,618.00 |
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 727 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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