1821 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316
2 bd 1 ba 792 sqft Built 1922 Lot 8,189 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$155,000
May 20, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Sold | $155,000 | MLS #648175 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #648175 |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Sold | $51,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,600 | $29,100 | $150,700 | $2,608 |
| 2023 | $105,100 | $24,800 | $129,900 | $1,808 |
| 2022 | $56,400 | $20,300 | $76,700 | $1,504 |
| 2021 | $56,400 | $20,300 | $76,700 | $1,366 |
| 2020 | $48,800 | $17,800 | $66,600 | $1,412 |
| 2019 | $48,800 | $17,800 | $66,600 | $1,244 |
| 2018 | $42,800 | $15,300 | $58,100 | $1,226 |
| 2017 | $42,800 | $15,300 | $58,100 | $1,144 |
| 2016 | $39,900 | $14,200 | $54,100 | $1,108 |
| 2015 | $39,900 | $14,200 | $54,100 | $1,208 |
| 2014 | $44,300 | $13,200 | $57,500 | $1,274 |
| 2013 | $43,300 | $13,200 | $56,500 | $1,252 |
| 2012 | $49,100 | $15,000 | $64,100 | $1,344 |
| 2011 | $49,100 | $15,000 | $64,100 | $1,268 |
| 2010 | $53,900 | $16,400 | $70,300 | $1,190 |
| 2009 | $53,900 | $16,400 | $70,300 | $1,154 |
| 2008 | $53,300 | $16,200 | $69,500 | $1,154 |
| 2007 | $53,300 | $16,200 | $69,500 | $988 |
Property facts
Year built
1922
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
792 sqft
Lot size
8,189 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
Walnut St
Coordinates
41.59304, -93.58619
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,188
Gross rental yield
9.20%
Implied cap rate
5.98%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1821 Walnut St last sell?
1821 Walnut St most recently sold on May 20, 2022 for $155,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1821 Walnut St?
The most recent total assessment for 1821 Walnut St (year 2025) is $150,700 with $2,608 in property tax.
How does 1821 Walnut St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.8% below the last sale price of $155,000.
When was 1821 Walnut St built?
1821 Walnut St was built in 1922.
How does 1821 Walnut St compare to others on Walnut St?
We track 8 other properties on Walnut St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Walnut St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1821 Walnut St?
1821 Walnut St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 792 sqft, 8,189 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1821 Walnut St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1821 Walnut St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1821 Walnut St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1821 Walnut St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.6%
Implied 1-yr
+14.3%
2026 Q2
$272.4K
2026 Q3
$280.3K
ZIP 50316 — Median Price History + Forecast
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