Polk County property record for 2311 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 849 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,500 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,938 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-376-022 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-376-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 849 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,051 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 422 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2311 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 181 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 181 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2311 E 40th Ct is owned by a company that bought it in June 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2311 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAB INVESTMENT COMPANY INC |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00044566 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19134 / 242 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2311 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000044566 |
| Book / Page | 19134 / 242 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00044566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $222.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2311 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000044568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00044568 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2311 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100086705 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18701/868 |
| Instrument | 2021-00086705 |
| Name | LAB INVESTMENT COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2311 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000082673 |
| Book / Page | 016899 / 000237 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 82673 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 8162 CEDAR RAPIDS IA 524088162, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52408-8162 |
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,400 Land $29,900 Building $91,500 | $121,400 Land $29,900 Building $91,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,938.00 | ||
| 2023 | $106,800 Land $26,000 Building $80,800 | $106,800 Land $26,000 Building $80,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,614.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2311 E 40th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2311 E 40th Ct 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 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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