Polk County property record for 2814 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,852 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00771-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00771-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,709 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 499 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2814 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7946 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 3 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 050/00771-000-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1008 BROOKVIEW DR, ALTOONA, IA 50009-1082 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Loan Assumption WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202166951 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18608 / 927 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032651 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2814 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946 |
| Document Number | 0000066951 |
| Book / Page | 18608 / 927 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00066951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $108.00 |
| 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 | 1008 BROOKVIEW DR, ALTOONA, IA 50009-1082 |
| Document Number | 0000066953 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00066953 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Loan Assumption |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2814 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946 |
| Document Number | 0000032651 |
| Book / Page | 016687 / 000854 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4218 EASTON BLVD DES MOINES IA 503172807, DES MOINES, IA 50317-2807 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| 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 | $168,700 (+16.34%) Land $28,400 Building $140,300 | $168,700 (+16.34%) Land $28,400 Building $140,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,852.00 (+11.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $145,000 Land $24,200 Building $120,800 | $145,000 Land $24,200 Building $120,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,566.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 as of December 31, 2025 · 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 727 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of 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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