Polk County property record for 2339 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,698 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-376-015 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-376-015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 181 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2339 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 188 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 188 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2339 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2339 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000072750 |
| Book / Page | 016389 / 000764 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2339 E 40TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175637, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2339 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000072749 |
| Book / Page | 016389 / 000763 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2339 E 40TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175637, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637 |
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 | $107,200 (+13.08%) Land $29,900 Building $77,300 | $107,200 (+13.08%) Land $29,900 Building $77,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,698.00 (+1.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $94,800 Land $26,000 Building $68,800 | $94,800 Land $26,000 Building $68,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,666.00 |
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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