Polk County property record for 2729 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 694 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,500 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,858 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-257-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-257-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 694 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,388 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 694 sqft |
| Basement Area | 694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,880 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2729 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 10 F LOT 4 & W 30 F LOT 3 BLK 5 BREWER & COMPANYS ADDITION TO GRANT PARK |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREWER & COMPANYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-01-257-009
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2729 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00052596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15067 / 0058 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,300 (+16.95%) Land $23,600 Building $84,700 | $108,300 (+16.95%) Land $23,600 Building $84,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,858.00 (+12.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $92,600 Land $20,100 Building $72,500 | $92,600 Land $20,100 Building $72,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,652.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530021003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 727 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Lumen Technologies DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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