Polk County property record for 2705 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $152,500 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,356 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Second Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00107-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00107-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,659 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 399 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,820 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2705 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 5 BREWER & COMPANYS ADDITION TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWER & COS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2705 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202344228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19574 / 191 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058415 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2705 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19574/207 |
| Instrument | 2023-00044230 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2705 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Document Number | 0000044228 |
| Book / Page | 19574 / 191 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00044228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $243.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2705 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Document Number | 0000044229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00044229 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 5, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.25% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 13.2% |
| Document Number | 0000044230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19574/207 |
| Instrument | 2023-00044230 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2033 |
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 | $148,900 (+24.29%) Land $29,600 Building $119,300 | $148,900 (+24.29%) Land $29,600 Building $119,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,356.00 (+10.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,800 (+27.18%) Land $25,200 Building $94,600 | $119,800 (+27.18%) Land $25,200 Building $94,600 | |
| 2022 | $94,200 Land $20,600 Building $73,600 | ||
| 2021 | $94,200 Land $20,600 Building $73,600 | ||
| 2020 | $2,132.00 |
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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