Polk County property record for 920 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 866 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,535 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040/04261-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 040/04261-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 866 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,916 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 866 sqft |
| Basement Area | 866 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,535 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 920 WALKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50316-4306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 B S WALKERS SUB DIV; AND LOT 4 BLK 1 STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STEWARTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | S,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132014-00048025 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15048 / 390 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 920 WALKER ST, DES MOINES, IA 50316-4306 |
| Document Number | 0000048306 |
| Book / Page | 20616 / 32 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648306 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 920 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 | $1,984.00 | $114,500 (+15.89%) Land $17,700 Building $96,800 | $114,500 (+15.89%) Land $17,700 Building $96,800 |
| 2024 | $1,984.00 (+17.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $98,800 Land $15,200 Building $83,600 | $98,800 Land $15,200 Building $83,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,682.00 |
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
| 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.
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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