Polk County property record for 2117 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.433 acres (18,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-33-126-044 |
| Primary APN | 7923-33-126-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,278 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,900 sqft (0.433 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Canopy | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2117 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 192, 193 & 194 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 192,194 193 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2117 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage HOMESERVICES LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00004636 |
| Deed Book / Page | 016567 / 000203 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2117 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4308 UNIVERSITY AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3424 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000004810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19709/520 |
| Instrument | 2024-00004810 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 800, GRIMES, IA 50111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2117 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18362/656 |
| Instrument | 2021-00016089 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2117 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5619 |
| Document Number | 0000004636 |
| Book / Page | 016567 / 000203 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $228.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2117 E 40TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175619, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5619 |
| Document Number | 4638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016567/000206 |
| Instrument | 4638 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2047 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,000 (+14.63%) Land $39,900 Building $152,100 | $192,000 (+14.63%) Land $39,900 Building $152,100 |
| 2023 | $167,500 Land $34,400 Building $133,100 | $167,500 Land $34,400 Building $133,100 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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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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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