Polk County property record for 2905 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,253 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00815-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00815-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,253 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 389 sqft |
| Basement Area | 596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal Siding |
| 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 | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 347 sqft |
| Deck Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2905 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 5 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1915 SE CLOVER RIDGE DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AVAILA BANK |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| May 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202653473 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20640 / 201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2905 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943 |
| Document Number | 0000053473 |
| Book / Page | 20640 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202653473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,887.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1915 SE CLOVER RIDGE DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7111 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000053474, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20640/203 |
| Instrument | 202653474 |
| Name | AVAILA BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2905 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943 |
| Document Number | 0000007076 |
| Book / Page | 18964 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00007076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 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 | 2905 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2905 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943 |
| Document Number | 0000091384 |
| Book / Page | 016936 / 000123 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 91384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $344.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 301 NW SHARMIN DR ANKENY IA 500232122, ANKENY, IA 50023-2122 |
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 | $2,140.00 (-3.6%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $162,600 (+16.98%) Land $28,400 Building $134,200 | $162,600 (+16.98%) Land $28,400 Building $134,200 |
| 2024 | $2,220.00 (+3.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $139,000 Land $24,200 Building $114,800 | $139,000 Land $24,200 Building $114,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,140.00 |
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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