Polk County property record for 1106 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,368 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-05-101-005 |
| Primary APN | 7823-05-101-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,604 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 316 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 36.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1106 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 TIMBERLINE TERRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERLINE TERRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1106 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 024265 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8603 / 0765 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1106 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000032336 |
| Book / Page | 016686 / 000823 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1106 E 40TH ST DES MOINES IA 503171620, DES MOINES, IA 50317-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000032336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016686/000823 |
| Instrument | 32336 |
| Name | GREATER IA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AMES, IA 50010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2032 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $203,700 (+14.44%) Land $36,800 Building $166,900 | $203,700 (+14.44%) Land $36,800 Building $166,900 | |
| 2024 | $3,368.00 (-2.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $178,000 Land $31,700 Building $146,300 | $178,000 Land $31,700 Building $146,300 | |
| 2020 | $3,464.00 |
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 · 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.
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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