Polk County property record for 2936 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 6 ba · 6,276 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,973 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,548 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/00800-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/00800-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,276 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,888 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,973 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 514 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2936 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-7900 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-60 |
| Legal Description | LT 23 & W OF A LN BEG NE COR THN S 67F W 15F SW TO PT 10.95F E & 47F N OF SW COR THN S TO S LN W 10.95F TO SW COR LOT 24 BLK 4 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Iowa State Fair and Exposition Grounds Historic District listed 1987 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 87000014 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Polk County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 161, NORWALK, IA 50211-0161 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREEDOM FINANCIAL BANK |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614155 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20450 / 59 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2936 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7900 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7176 43RD AVE, NORWALK, IA 50211-9214 |
| Document Number | 0000014156 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20450/61 |
| Instrument | 2026-00014156 |
| Name | FREEDOM FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1255 JORDAN CREEK PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2936 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7900 |
| Document Number | 0000000783 |
| Book / Page | 016550 / 000531 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2951 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177943, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943 |
| Document Number | 0000000783 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016550/000531 |
| Instrument | 783 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OSHKOSH, WI 54901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $305,000 (+8.16%) Land $34,400 Building $270,600 | $305,000 (+8.16%) Land $34,400 Building $270,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,548.00 (-12.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $282,000 Land $30,200 Building $251,800 | $282,000 Land $30,200 Building $251,800 | |
| 2020 | $6,306.00 |
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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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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