Polk County property record for 2208 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 716 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,165 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,932 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale Dec 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/08153-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/08153-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 716 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2208 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 231 & 232 SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 232 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
2208 E 40th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3120 COLUMBIA ST, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4621 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20206549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17953 / 778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2208 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5622 |
| Document Number | 0000006549 |
| Book / Page | 017953 / 000778 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $73.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3120 COLUMBIA ST DES MOINES IA 503134621, DES MOINES, IA 50313-4621 |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2208 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5622 |
| Document Number | 0000056309 |
| Book / Page | 017641 / 000537 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 56309 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
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 | $112,300 Land $34,500 Building $77,800 | $112,300 Land $34,500 Building $77,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,932.00 | ||
| 2023 | $98,200 Land $29,800 Building $68,400 | $98,200 Land $29,800 Building $68,400 | |
| 2020 | $1,660.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2208 E 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 2208 E 40th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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