Polk County property record for 2616 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,153 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,632 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00067-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00067-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,153 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,753 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,153 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,410 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2616 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 13 BLK 3 BREWER & COMPANYS ADDITION TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWER & COS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
2616 E Walnut St, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2616 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2616 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Number | 0000060324 |
| Book / Page | 19204 / 320 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00060324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2616 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2616 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Number | 0000029102 |
| Book / Page | 017520 / 000227 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2616 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Number | 0000017012 |
| Book / Page | 017463 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2990 EASTER LAKE DR DES MOINES IA 503202039, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2039 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2616 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950 |
| Document Number | 0000071495 |
| Book / Page | 017287 / 000041 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 71495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2245 CAPITOL AVE DES MOINES IA 503172233, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2233 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $96,800 Land $17,700 Building $79,100 | $96,800 Land $17,700 Building $79,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,632.00 | ||
| 2023 | $83,000 Land $15,100 Building $67,900 | $83,000 Land $15,100 Building $67,900 | |
| 2020 | $1,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2616 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 2616 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 |
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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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