Polk County property record for 2327 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,658 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-376-047 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-376-047 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,852 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 289 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 06003904000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2327 E 40TH CT |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 185 & 186 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 185,186 186 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2327 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DAS ACQUISITION |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GERSHMAN MTG |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000057247 |
| Deed Book / Page | 017227 / 000173 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022153 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2327 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 202100022153 |
| Book / Page | 18393 / 198 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00022153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2327 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 202100022154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00022154 |
| Name | DAS ACQUISITION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2327 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000057247 |
| Book / Page | 017227 / 000173 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 57247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2327 E 40TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175637, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 57249 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017227/000176 |
| Instrument | 57249 |
| Name | GERSHMAN MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2327 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000044096 |
| Book / Page | 017171 / 000727 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4512 NW 98TH AVE POLK CITY IA 502262038, POLK CITY, IA 50226-2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2327 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000027518 |
| Book / Page | 016665 / 000827 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 4512 NW 98TH AVE POLK CITY IA 502262038, POLK CITY, IA 50226-2038 |
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 | $220,000 (+14.35%) Land $40,300 Building $179,700 | $220,000 (+14.35%) Land $40,300 Building $179,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,658.00 (+25.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $192,400 Land $34,900 Building $157,500 | $192,400 Land $34,900 Building $157,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,908.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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