Polk County property record for 844 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,791 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,704 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/00916-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/00916-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,791 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 61 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 844 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-2934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | E 58.5F W 117F N 59F & E 20.34F W 58.5F LOT 2 OP STRIP OF LAND 132F WIDE N END LOTS 8 & 9 DEANS SD OF OLS |
| Legal Subdivision | DEANS SD OF N END OF LOTS 8-9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
844 Walker St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 844 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK IOWA |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 30, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025688 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20018 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009270 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 844 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Document Number | 201900109623 |
| Book / Page | 17896 / 242 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00109623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 844 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Document Number | 201900109625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2019-00109625 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10% |
| Document Number | 0000109626 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 17896/269 |
| Instrument | 2019-00109626 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 844 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Document Number | 0000098804 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1001 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 502653502, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3502 |
| Document Number | 0000098804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016968/000814 |
| Instrument | 98804 |
| Name | BANK IOWA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 844 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Document Number | 0000100047 |
| Book / Page | 016974 / 000035 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 100047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $64.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1001 GRAND AVE WEST DES MOINES IA 502653502, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-3502 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 844 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-2934 |
| Document Number | 0000098088 |
| Book / Page | 016497 / 000006 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 98088 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2001 25TH ST S ST CLOUD MN 563019073, ST CLOUD, MN 56301-9073 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $215,300 Land $13,900 Building $201,400 | $215,300 Land $13,900 Building $201,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,704.00 | ||
| 2023 | $188,300 Land $11,900 Building $176,400 | $188,300 Land $11,900 Building $176,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,340.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 844 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 844 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 |
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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 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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