Polk County property record for 2905 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,614 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-01-232-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-01-232-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,891 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,950 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2905 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 8 FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARWELL PLACE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
2905 Walker St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2905 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 037160 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000008043 / 0000000157 |
| 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 | $161,700 Land $27,900 Building $133,800 | $161,700 Land $27,900 Building $133,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,614.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,400 Land $23,700 Building $116,700 | $140,400 Land $23,700 Building $116,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,284.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2905 Walker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2905 Walker St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 619 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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