Polk County property record for 2004 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,191 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,500 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,646 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 060/08094-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08094-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,191 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,691 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 851 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2004 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 167 & 168 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/08094-001-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2004 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007100965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12215 / 656 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098439 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,800 (+14.32%) Land $34,500 Building $156,300 | $190,800 (+14.32%) Land $34,500 Building $156,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,646.00 (+1.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $166,900 Land $29,800 Building $137,100 | $166,900 Land $29,800 Building $137,100 | |
| 2020 | $2,600.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 191530019005, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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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| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 675 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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