Polk County property record for 2801 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 644 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,526 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,364 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00839-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00839-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 644 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 846 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,526 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2801 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 6 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2801 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202139562 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18479 / 436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005489 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2801 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Document Number | 202100039562 |
| Book / Page | 18479 / 436 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00039562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $159.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2801 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Document Number | 202100039564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00039564 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2801 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Document Number | 201600081494 |
| Book / Page | 16425 / 0832 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2016-00081494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1909 SYCAMORE ST, GRANGER, IA 50109-9733 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $92,100 (+15.41%) Land $29,300 Building $62,800 | $92,100 (+15.41%) Land $29,300 Building $62,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,364.00 (+10.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $79,800 Land $25,000 Building $54,800 | $79,800 Land $25,000 Building $54,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,234.00 |
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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