2926 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2926 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,350 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$187,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$2,252 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Second Mortgage
Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-281-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-281-021
Alternative APN
  • 050/00798-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,242 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,035 sqft
Attic Area207 sqft
Basement Area662 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Foundation TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area54 sqft
Deck Area405 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2926 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-7944
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 21 BLK 4 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section1
Legal SubdivisionELBERT & YORKS ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract2100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of March 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address2926 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 24, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Feb 24, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Mar 4, 2025Release of Agreement of Sale · Line of Credit
BANK IOWA
May 4, 2023Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026-00009852
Deed Book / Page20428 / 463
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2926 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN SOLUTIONS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1554 CAPITOL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316-3519

Mortgage

Document Number0000009854
DateFeb 24, 2026
Book Page20428/482
Instrument2026-00009854
Lender
NamePLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Address1795 INTERNATIONAL WAY, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueMar 1, 2036

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateFeb 24, 2026
Property Address2926 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Document Number0000009852
Book / Page20428 / 463
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2026
Instrument2026-00009852
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN SOLUTIONS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$298.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2926 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944

Mortgage

Document Number0000009853
DateFeb 24, 2026
Instrument2026-00009853
Lender
NamePLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2056

March 2025: Release of Agreement of Sale

Document TypeRelease of Agreement of Sale
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 4, 2025
Property Address2926 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Document Number0000011028
Book / Page20063 / 81
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2025
Instrument2025-00011028
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$204.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1450 SW VINTAGE PKWY, ANKENY, IA 50023-7165

Mortgage

Document Number0000011064
DateMar 4, 2025
Book Page20063/152
Instrument2025-00011064
Lender
NameBANK IOWA
TypeBank
Address5525 MERLE HAY ROAD, JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2023: Contract Sale, Transfer

Document TypeContract Sale
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMay 4, 2023
Property Address2926 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7944
Document Number0000021417
Book / Page19464 / 567
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2023
Instrument2023-00021417
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4026 BEAVER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2828

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 714, JOHNSTON, IA 50131-0714
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

DateMay 4, 2023
Lender
NameNOT AVAILABLE
Agreement
TypeLand Contract
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$130,900 (+16.67%) Land $28,400 Building $102,500$130,900 (+16.67%) Land $28,400 Building $102,500
2024$2,252.00 (+12.71%)
2023$112,200 (+27.07%) Land $24,200 Building $88,000$112,200 (+27.07%) Land $24,200 Building $88,000
2022$88,300 Land $19,800 Building $68,500
2021$88,300 Land $19,800 Building $68,500
2020$1,998.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1993)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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