Polk County property record for 2821 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $133,500 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Foreclosure Jun 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00835-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00835-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,365 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,349 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 363 sqft |
| Basement Area | 717 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Hardboard |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Brick |
| 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 | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 491 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2821 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 6 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| 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, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8162, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52408-8162 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDWEST FAMILY LENDING CORPORATION |
| May 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MIDWEST FAMILY LENDING CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202661070 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20677 / 727 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000061070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2821 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Document Number | 0000061070 |
| Book / Page | 20677 / 727 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661070 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $21,492.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2821 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 930 CEDAR CREEK DR, WYLIE, TX 75098-6979 |
| Document Number | 0000032469 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19517/210 |
| Instrument | 2023-00032469 |
| Name | MIDWEST FAMILY LENDING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2821 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Document Number | 0000026988 |
| Book / Page | 19491 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00026988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $317.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2821 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7945 |
| Document Number | 0000026989 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00026989 |
| Name | MIDWEST FAMILY LENDING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
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 | $2,772.00 (+2.21%) | $182,300 (+22.93%) Land $28,400 Building $153,900 | $182,300 (+22.93%) Land $28,400 Building $153,900 |
| 2024 | $2,712.00 (+66.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $148,300 Land $24,200 Building $124,100 | $148,300 Land $24,200 Building $124,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,626.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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