2351 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2351 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$196,500 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$3,542 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-376-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-376-012
Alternative APN
  • 060/03910-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,166 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,417 sqft
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Attic Area302 sqft
Basement Area251 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.144 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area96 sqft
Patio Area192 sqft
Canopy192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2351 E 40TH CT
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5637
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 191 FOUR MILE
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFOUR MILE
Legal Lot Number191
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract102

Owner

2351 E 40th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LINCOLN SVGS BK
Jun 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HOUSING FIN AUTH
Jul 2, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Oct 11, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
NORTHWEST BANK
Oct 19, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
NORTHWEST BK
Jan 25, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 2, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024-00052758
Deed Book / Page19937 / 162
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number0000040481
Instrument DateOct 8, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Mortgage

Document Number0000040481
DateOct 9, 2020
Book Page018118/000788
Instrument40481
Lender
NameLINCOLN SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressANKENY, IA 50023
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueOct 8, 2040

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number0000001134
Instrument DateJun 30, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2351 E 40TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175637, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637

Mortgage

Document Number0000001134
DateJul 2, 2020
Book Page017927/000789
Instrument1134
Lender
NameHOUSING FIN AUTH
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50315
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJul 2, 2020
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number202000001132
Book / Page17927 / 777
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument2020-00001132
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$239.20
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address215 10TH ST STE 1300, 1300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3616

Mortgage

Document Number202000001133
DateJul 2, 2020
Instrument2020-00001133
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number0000001134
DateJul 2, 2020
Book Page17927/789
Instrument2020-00001134
Lender
NameIOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressBOISE, ID 83702
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 11, 2019
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number201900033450
Book / Page17540 / 0173
Instrument DateOct 9, 2019
Instrument2019-00033450
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$226.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637

Mortgage

Document Number201900033452
DateOct 11, 2019
Instrument2019-00033452
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record

October 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number0000035220
Book / Page016698 / 000345
Instrument DateOct 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 6, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2600 71ST ST URBANDALE IA 503224710, URBANDALE, IA 50322-4710

Mortgage

Document Number0000035220
DateOct 26, 2017
Book Page016698/000345
Instrument35220
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BK
TypeBank
AddressWEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 25, 2018
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number0000059120
Book / Page016801 / 000601
Instrument DateSep 27, 2017
Instrument59120
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address6721 NORTHWEST DR WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA 503245933, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-5933

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 22, 2017
Property Address2351 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5637
Document Number201600106503
Book / Page16532 / 0930
Instrument DateJun 2, 2017
Instrument2016-00106503
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$133.60
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2600 71ST ST, URBANDALE, IA 50322-4710

Mortgage

Document Number201600106505
DateJun 22, 2017
Book Page16532/0936
Instrument2016-00106505
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressWEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$199,800 Land $29,900 Building $169,900$199,800 Land $29,900 Building $169,900
2024$3,542.00
2023$176,400 Land $26,000 Building $150,400$176,400 Land $26,000 Building $150,400
2020$3,342.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2351 E 40th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2351 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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