Polk County property record for 1009 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,500 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,954 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-05-104-011 |
| Primary APN | 7823-05-104-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,960 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1009 E 40TH CT |
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| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 TIMBERLINE TERRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERLINE TERRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7823-05-104-011
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Verified Secondary Owners |
| Mailing Address | 1009 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 3 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00067521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19683 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1009 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1621 |
| Document Number | 0000067521 |
| Book / Page | 19683 / 153 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00067521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $318.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1009 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000067522 |
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| Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00067522 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0000067523 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19683/169 |
| Instrument | 2023-00067523 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2034 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1009 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1621 |
| Document Number | 0000074099 |
| Book / Page | 19270 / 224 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00074099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 06, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1009 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1621 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,200 (+14.67%) Land $34,800 Building $161,400 | $196,200 (+14.67%) Land $34,800 Building $161,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,954.00 (-8.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $171,100 Land $29,900 Building $141,200 | $171,100 Land $29,900 Building $141,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,232.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530053003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 186 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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