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2620 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2620 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,820 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$95,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$3,104 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-252-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-252-017
Alternative APN
  • 050/00070-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,584 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,722 sqft
1st Floor Area1,584 sqft
Attic Area554 sqft
Basement Area1,584 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,820 sqft (0.202 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2620 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-7950
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 15 BLK 3 BREWER & COMPANYS ADDITION TO GRANT PARK
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section1
Legal SubdivisionBREWER & COMPANYS ADD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2620 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018-00008403
Deed Book / Page17019 / 0140
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 30, 2018
Property Address2620 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950
Document Number0000008403
Book / Page017019 / 000140
Instrument DateJul 10, 2018
Instrument8403
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$152.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2620 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177950, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7950

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$180,400 (+16.69%) Land $29,600 Building $150,800$180,400 (+16.69%) Land $29,600 Building $150,800
2024$3,104.00 (+14.12%)
2023$154,600 Land $25,200 Building $129,400$154,600 Land $25,200 Building $129,400
2020$2,720.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1993)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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