Polk County property record for 655 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 69,559 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $23,390 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-04-455-005 |
| Primary APN | 7824-04-455-005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 69,559 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 33,740 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Urethane Foam |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 655 WALNUT ST |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309-3906 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL A OF PLT OF SURVEY REC 01-03-1995 BK 7137 PG 943 BNG 1ST & 2ND COM FLRS & ALL AIR RIGHTS ABOVE -EX AIR RIGHTS ABOVE |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,6 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 5101 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | DES MOINES, IA 50306 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0014574945 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14574 / 0945 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $682,000 (+14.05%) Land $481,000 Building $201,000 | $682,000 (+14.05%) Land $481,000 Building $201,000 | |
| 2024 | $23,390.00 (+11.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $598,000 Land $481,000 Building $117,000 | $598,000 Land $481,000 Building $117,000 | |
| 2020 | $21,020.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 110 units insured incl. 94 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vero Fiber.
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