Polk County property record for 1017 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,558 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,850 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050/03242-047-000 |
| Primary APN | 050/03242-047-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,558 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,066 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,200 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1017 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 TIMBERLINE TERRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERLINE TERRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
1017 E 40th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1017 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1017 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000085698 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16911/0894 |
| Instrument | 2017-00085698 |
| Name | PREMIER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $235,900 Land $35,000 Building $200,900 | $235,900 Land $35,000 Building $200,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,850.00 | ||
| 2023 | $206,200 Land $30,100 Building $176,100 | $206,200 Land $30,100 Building $176,100 | |
| 2020 | $4,026.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1017 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1017 E 40th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 |
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 186 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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