Polk County property record for 2901 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,062 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-282-001 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-282-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Tile |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2901 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 5 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERT & YORKS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2388 SE TIMBERLAND HILLS DR, PLEASANT HILL, IA 50327-8431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0008765913 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8765 / 0913 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $117,900 (+14.8%) Land $28,400 Building $89,500 | $117,900 (+14.8%) Land $28,400 Building $89,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,062.00 (+11.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $102,700 Land $24,200 Building $78,500 | $102,700 Land $24,200 Building $78,500 | |
| 2020 | $1,844.00 |
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 |
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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 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 |
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