Polk County property record for 713 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 463,281 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,014,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $207,244 (2016) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02001098001000 |
| Primary APN | 02001098001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 7 Stories |
| Building Area | 463,281 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 288,493 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 37,488 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Slate Tile |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 280 ft wide |
| Carport | Carport |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 713 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50309 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | C-3 |
| Legal Description | INTERV VAC ALLEY & LTS 3 THRU 6 BLK 1 FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORT DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Younker Brothers Department Store listed 2010 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 10000079 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
713 Walnut St, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2016.
Source: Polk County records, as of August 6, 2016
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 130 E 3RD ST STE # 400, 400, DES MOINES, IA 50309-4831 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
|---|---|
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000208161 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2016
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
FEMA maps place 713 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 12 (1981–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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.
The area around 713 Walnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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