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2838 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2838 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,350 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$125,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$2,570 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale
Jul 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN050/00777-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN050/00777-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 782401277019

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,096 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,250 sqft
1st Floor Area812 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area284 sqft
Basement Area154 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialConcrete
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area60 sqft
Deck Area30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2838 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-7946
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 20 BLK 3 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 050/00777-000-000

Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2838 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 02, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 02, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 02, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 02, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 16, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20201243
Deed Book / Page17928 / 449
Prior Transfer DateFeb 06, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000096697
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 02, 2020
Property Address2838 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946
Document Number0000001245
Book / Page017928 / 000452
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument1245
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 03, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2838 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177946, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 02, 2020
Property Address2838 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946
Document Number202000001243
Book / Page17928 / 449
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument2020-00001243
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$199.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2838 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7946
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$151,100 (+15.7%) Land $28,400 Building $122,700$151,100 (+15.7%) Land $28,400 Building $122,700
2024$2,570.00 (+21.69%)
2023$130,600 Land $24,200 Building $106,400$130,600 Land $24,200 Building $106,400
2020$2,112.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1993)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1993, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms & Flooding

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 727 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Google FiberFiber8,000 / 8,000
Metronet HoldingsFiber5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom CommunicationsCable2,000 / 1,000
VerizonFixed Wireless1,000 / 75
Lumen TechnologiesDSL140 / 20
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: Mediacom Communications, Lumen Technologies. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

Mobile Coverage

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