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2908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 3,128 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,350 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$130,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$3,348 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
May 2023 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN050/00794-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN050/00794-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 782401281017

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,128 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,256 sqft
Upper Floors Area840 sqft
Basement Area1,032 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1909
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address2908 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-7944
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionLOT 17 BLK 4 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 050/00794-000-000

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
May 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 23, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR
Sep 19, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 21, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202019-00111530
Deed Book / Page17905 / 687
Prior Transfer DateAug 18, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000020351
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000094803
DateSep 08, 2021
Book Page18740/46
Instrument2021-00094803
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000024996
DateMay 22, 2023
Book Page19481/479
Instrument2023-00024996
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2053

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 23, 2020
Property Address2908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Document Number0000111530
Book / Page017905 / 000687
Instrument DateJun 12, 2020
Instrument111530
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$208.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2908 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177944, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944

Mortgage

Document Number111532
DateJun 23, 2020
Book Page017905/000691
Instrument111532
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 22, 2050

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateSep 19, 2019
Property Address2908 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Document Number0000025469
Book / Page017502 / 000382
Instrument DateApr 25, 2019
Instrument25469
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2908 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177944, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified June 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$221,200 (+16.85%) Land $28,400 Building $192,800$221,200 (+16.85%) Land $28,400 Building $192,800
2024$3,348.00 (+1.58%)
2023$189,300 (+29.57%) Land $24,200 Building $165,100$189,300 (+29.57%) Land $24,200 Building $165,100
2022$146,100 Land $19,800 Building $126,300
2021$146,100 Land $19,800 Building $126,300
2020$3,296.00

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District
listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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.

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