Polk County property record for 309 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 17,460 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,500 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $15,236 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 7824-03-354-002 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-354-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 17,460 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,365 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,312 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 309 E WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-2026 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | -EX ST- E 44 F LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 2 SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCOTT & DEANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 5102 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7824-03-354-002
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10722 BRIGHTON DR, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-2424 |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010-00048502 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13307 / 0173 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $523,000 (+13.94%) Land $166,000 Building $357,000 | $523,000 (+13.94%) Land $166,000 Building $357,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,236.00 (+51.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $459,000 Land $166,000 Building $293,000 | $459,000 Land $166,000 Building $293,000 | |
| 2020 | $10,084.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530051021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Reduced by levee depends on levee performance |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
|
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None 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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Des Moines Industrial Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2023 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 100001700 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 145 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Metronet Holdings, Lumen Technologies, Google Fiber, VFN Holdings, ICS Advanced Technologies. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures