Polk County property record for 1916 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,434 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 060/08090-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08090-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 72 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1916 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 163 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1916 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| May 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202532951 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20166 / 580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1916 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5630 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1916 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5630 |
| Document Number | 0000086003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18698/925 |
| Instrument | 2021-00086003 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 322 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1916 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5630 |
| Document Number | 201700089653 |
| Book / Page | 16928 / 0791 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00089653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $143.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1916 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5630 |
| Document Number | 201700089655 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00089655 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
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 | $142,300 (+15.04%) Land $30,400 Building $111,900 | $142,300 (+15.04%) Land $30,400 Building $111,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,434.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $123,700 Land $26,200 Building $97,500 | $123,700 Land $26,200 Building $97,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,370.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 675 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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