Polk County property record for 912 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,800 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/04260-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/04260-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,781 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 912 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-4306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 1 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
912 Walker St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 912 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112012-00018275 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13968 / 374 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009602 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 912 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
| Document Number | 0000044125 |
| Book / Page | 20596 / 334 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 912 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 912 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
| Document Number | 0000009602 |
| Book / Page | 19730 / 584 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00009602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 912 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
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 | $117,800 Land $17,600 Building $100,200 | $117,800 Land $17,600 Building $100,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,800.00 | ||
| 2023 | $102,000 Land $15,200 Building $86,800 | $102,000 Land $15,200 Building $86,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,494.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 912 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 912 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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