Polk County property record for 1413 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,537 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,500 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,814 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-306-008 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-306-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,132 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,537 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1413 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-6800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | W 125F LOT 5 BROADACRE HEIGHTS PLT 1 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADACRE HEIGHTS PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1413 E 40th St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 423 110TH AVE, OTLEY, IA 50214-8590 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00076945 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15162 / 0227 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $211,100 Land $26,900 Building $184,200 | $211,100 Land $26,900 Building $184,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,814.00 | ||
| 2023 | $190,000 Land $23,800 Building $166,200 | $190,000 Land $23,800 Building $166,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,406.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1413 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1413 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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