Polk County property record for 2000 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,672 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/04559-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/04559-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,255 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 271 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,580 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2000 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-3839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 47 F LOT 26 FAIRACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
2000 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2000 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202041457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18123 / 627 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2000 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3839 |
| Document Number | 202000041457 |
| Book / Page | 18123 / 627 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00041457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $210.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2000 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50310-3839 |
| Document Number | 202000041459 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00041459 |
| Name | FIDELITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $162,600 Land $42,800 Building $119,800 | $162,600 Land $42,800 Building $119,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,672.00 | ||
| 2023 | $146,300 Land $38,500 Building $107,800 | $146,300 Land $38,500 Building $107,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,616.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2000 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 2000 40th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 627 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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