Polk County property record for 2701 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,646 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00109-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00109-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,820 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 5 BREWER & COMPANYS ADDITION TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWER & COS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
| Oct 14, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202535311 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20178 / 722 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052234 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Document Number | 0000045907 |
| Book / Page | 19140 / 514 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00045907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $327.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Document Number | 0000045909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00045909 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000056168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17222/0862 |
| Instrument | 2018-00056168 |
| Name | COMMUNITY STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Document Number | 201900033732 |
| Book / Page | 17541 / 0473 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00033732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Document Number | 201900033734 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00033734 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
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 | $226,300 (+15.58%) Land $29,600 Building $196,700 | $226,300 (+15.58%) Land $29,600 Building $196,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,646.00 (+28.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $195,800 Land $25,200 Building $170,600 | $195,800 Land $25,200 Building $170,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,848.00 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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