Polk County property record for 818 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 983 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $922 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-03-137-014 |
| Primary APN | 7824-03-137-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 983 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Attic Area | 255 sqft |
| Basement Area | 197 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,544 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Canopy | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 818 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 42F W 185.1F LOT 7 OP OF STRIP OF LAND 132F WIDE OFF N END LTS 8 & 9 DEANS SD OF OL |
| Legal Subdivision | DEANS SD OF N END OF LOTS 8-9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,9 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
818 Walker St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 818 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $81,000 Land $16,000 Building $65,000 | $81,000 Land $16,000 Building $65,000 | |
| 2024 | $922.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,900 Land $13,800 Building $56,100 | $69,900 Land $13,800 Building $56,100 | |
| 2020 | $1,218.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 818 Walker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 818 Walker 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 |
|---|
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 319 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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