1232 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1232 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property Type	Manufactured or Modular Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	0.876 acres (38,192 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$235,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,996 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7923-33-355-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7923-33-355-005`
Alternative APN	`060/00669-000-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,411 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,811 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,411 sqft
Basement Area	1,400 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Architectural Style	Modular
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	38,192 sqft (0.876 acres)
Lot Dimensions	308 ft deep x 124 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	205 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1232 E 40TH ST
City	DES MOINES
State	IA
Zip	50317-6802
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home
Legal Description	LOT 104 BROADACRE
Legal Range	23W
Legal Township	79N
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	BROADACRE
Legal Lot Number	104
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Township / Civil Division	LEE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	1900

Owner

1232 E 40th St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CENTRAL BANK OF BOONE COUNTY
Aug 6, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Aug 6, 2021	Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure
Apr 23, 2021	Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0000083562
Deed Book / Page	18687 / 887
Last Transfer Date	Nov 16, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000121078
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2021
Property Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Document Number	202100121078
Book / Page	18863 / 793
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-00121078
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Document Number	202100083562
Book / Page	18687 / 887
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-00083562
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$375.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802

Mortgage

Document Number	202100083564
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Instrument	2021-00083564

Lender

Name	CENTRAL BANK OF BOONE COUNTY
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

August 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Document Number	202100083560
Book / Page	18687 / 885
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-00083560
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

August 2021: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document Type	Legal Action/Court Order
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Document Number	202100083561
Book / Page	18687 / 886
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-00083561
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$223.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4951 E 38TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8924
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

April 2021: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	POLK IA
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2021
Property Address	1232 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6802
Document Number	0000042271
Book / Page	18492 / 355
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-00042271
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1454 30TH ST STE 202, 202, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-1312
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Date	Apr 23, 2021

Lender

Name	NOT AVAILABLE

Agreement

Type	Land Contract
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	6 Months
Due	Sep 30, 2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Polk County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$285,200 Land $44,800 Building $240,400	$285,200 Land $44,800 Building $240,400
2024	$4,996.00
2023		$259,100 (+27.45%) Land $39,700 Building $219,400	$259,100 Land $39,700 Building $219,400
2022		$203,300 Land $32,400 Building $170,900
2021			$203,300 Land $32,400 Building $170,900
2020	$4,402.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1232 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1232 E 40th St is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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