5242 Walnut St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 3 ba 1,665 sqft Built 1993 Lot 6,882 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,700 | $57,100 | $314,800 | $4,778 |
| 2023 | $242,300 | $52,900 | $295,200 | $4,714 |
| 2022 | $199,200 | $44,900 | $244,100 | $4,658 |
| 2021 | $199,200 | $44,900 | $244,100 | $4,280 |
| 2020 | $181,200 | $40,800 | $222,000 | $4,212 |
| 2019 | $181,200 | $40,800 | $222,000 | $4,048 |
| 2018 | $169,800 | $36,300 | $206,100 | $4,052 |
| 2017 | $169,800 | $36,300 | $206,100 | $3,798 |
| 2016 | $155,500 | $32,700 | $188,200 | $3,712 |
| 2015 | $155,500 | $32,700 | $188,200 | $3,406 |
| 2014 | $142,100 | $29,500 | $171,600 | $3,300 |
| 2013 | $142,100 | $29,500 | $171,600 | $3,218 |
| 2012 | $144,800 | $29,500 | $174,300 | $3,096 |
| 2011 | $144,800 | $29,500 | $174,300 | $3,108 |
| 2010 | $148,400 | $31,400 | $179,800 | $3,006 |
| 2009 | $148,400 | $31,400 | $179,800 | $2,872 |
| 2008 | $148,400 | $31,400 | $179,800 | $2,786 |
| 2007 | $148,400 | $31,400 | $179,800 | $2,640 |
Property facts
Year built
1993
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,665 sqft
Lot size
6,882 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
Walnut St
Coordinates
41.57523, -93.77500
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 5242 Walnut St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 5242 Walnut St.
What is the current tax assessment for 5242 Walnut St?
The most recent total assessment for 5242 Walnut St (year 2025) is $314,800 with $4,778 in property tax.
When was 5242 Walnut St built?
5242 Walnut St was built in 1993.
How does 5242 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 5242 Walnut St?
5242 Walnut St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,665 sqft, 6,882 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5242 Walnut St a flip candidate?
No — 5242 Walnut St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5242 Walnut St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5242 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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