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2937 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2937 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,350 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$172,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$2,308 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Jul 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-01-282-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-01-282-010
Alternative APN
  • 050/00807-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,536 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,920 sqft
1st Floor Area768 sqft
Upper Floors Area768 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
Finished Basement384 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,350 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area128 sqft
Deck Area114 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2937 E WALNUT ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-7943
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 BLK 5 ELBERT & YORKS ADDITION
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section1
Legal SubdivisionELBERT & YORKS ADD
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
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 October 15, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 8, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MIDFIRST BANK
Jul 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CENLAR FSB
Oct 1, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 12, 2018Grant Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018-00026602
Deed Book / Page17096 / 0489
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943

Mortgage

Document Number0000041784
DateAug 8, 2023
Book Page19562/268
Instrument2023-00041784
Lender
NameMIDFIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term302 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943

Mortgage

Document Number202100075641
DateJul 19, 2021
Book Page18649/581
Instrument2021-00075641
Lender
NameCENLAR FSB
TypeBank
AddressTRENTON, NJ 08618
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term327 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 1, 2018
Property Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943
Document Number201800026602
Book / Page17096 / 0489
Instrument DateSep 27, 2018
Instrument2018-00026602
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$274.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943

Mortgage

Document Number201800026604
DateOct 1, 2018
Instrument2018-00026604
Lender
NameWATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

March 2018: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 12, 2018
Property Address2937 E WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943
Document Number0000070030
Book / Page016846 / 000003
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2018
Instrument70030
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$71.20

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2937 E WALNUT ST DES MOINES IA 503177943, DES MOINES, IA 50317-7943

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$264,000 (+16.61%) Land $28,400 Building $235,600$264,000 (+16.61%) Land $28,400 Building $235,600
2024$2,308.00 (+92.33%)
2023$226,400 Land $24,200 Building $202,200$226,400 Land $24,200 Building $202,200
2020$1,200.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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