1935 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1935 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 768 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$190,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$4,124 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN7923-33-126-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-33-126-020
Alternative APN
  • 060/08129-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area768 sqft Living Area
Gross Area818 sqft
1st Floor Area768 sqft
Basement Area720 sqft
Finished Basement670 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1935 E 40TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 204 SUNRISE PARK
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionSUNRISE PARK
Legal Lot Number204
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5004
Census Tract1900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address1935 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 20, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CENTRAL TRUST BANK
Oct 3, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Dec 12, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023-00012535
Deed Book / Page19423 / 97
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 20, 2023
Property Address1935 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5615
Document Number0000012535
Book / Page19423 / 97
Instrument DateMar 16, 2023
Instrument2023-00012535
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$303.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1935 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5615

Mortgage

Document Number0000012536
DateMar 20, 2023
Instrument2023-00012536
Lender
NameCENTRAL TRUST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.75%
Type Change DateApr 1, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change11.7%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Margin3
Max Rate11.7%

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1935 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000030319
DateOct 3, 2019
Book Page17525/0803
Instrument2019-00030319
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term351 Months
DueJan 1, 2049

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 12, 2018
Property Address1935 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5615
Document Number0000046103
Book / Page17180 / 0519
Instrument DateDec 10, 2018
Instrument2018-00046103
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$218.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1935 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5615

Mortgage

Document Number0000046105
DateDec 12, 2018
Instrument2018-00046105
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$235,200 (+14.51%) Land $29,100 Building $206,100$235,200 (+14.51%) Land $29,100 Building $206,100
2024$4,124.00 (+13.73%)
2023$205,400 Land $25,100 Building $180,300$205,400 Land $25,100 Building $180,300
2020$3,626.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (1983–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 11
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Aug 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding, Jun 1998 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Jul 1993 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 91% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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