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2406 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2406 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$137,500 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$3,044 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/03983-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/03983-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 792328354034

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area756 sqft Living Area
Gross Area937 sqft
1st Floor Area756 sqft
Basement Area181 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area624 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area108 sqft
Deck Area170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2406 E 40TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5626
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 266 FOUR MILE
Legal SubdivisionFOUR MILE
Legal Lot Number266
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of November 12, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Jan 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
COMMUNITY CHOICE CU
Jun 21, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 21, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 23, 2017Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202019-00060829
Deed Book / Page17661 / 385
Prior Transfer DateJun 14, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000092056
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number202100091279
DateAug 27, 2021
Book Page18722/820
Instrument2021-00091279
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY CHOICE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLIVE, IA 50325
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 10, 2020
Property Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
Document Number0000060829
Book / Page017661 / 000385
Instrument DateJan 2, 2020
Instrument60829
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$220.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2406 E 40TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175626, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626

Mortgage

Document Number60831
DateJan 10, 2020
Book Page017661/000389
Instrument60831
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY CHOICE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressCLIVE, IA 50325
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 9, 2050

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 21, 2019
Property Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
Document Number0000092058
Book / Page017375 / 000687
Instrument DateJun 14, 2019
Instrument92058
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$96.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address15950 HICKMAN RD #300 CLIVE IA 503257948, 300, CLIVE, IA 50325-7948
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

June 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 21, 2019
Property Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
Document Number0000092056
Book / Page017375 / 000683
Instrument DateJun 14, 2019
Instrument92056
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2406 E 40TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175626, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 27, 2018
Property Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
Document Number0000082630
Book / Page016899 / 000017
Instrument DateApr 23, 2018
Instrument82630
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$50.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address1103 HULL AVE DES MOINES IA 503161426, DES MOINES, IA 50316-1426

October 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 23, 2017
Property Address2406 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5626
Document Number0000033839
Book / Page016693 / 000213
Instrument DateOct 18, 2017
Instrument33839
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address13110 BIRCH DR #148-257 OMAHA NE 681644160, 148-25, OMAHA, NE 68164-4160

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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$188,100 (+13.86%) Land $29,900 Building $158,200$188,100 (+13.86%) Land $29,900 Building $158,200
2024$3,044.00 (+28.98%)
2023$165,200 Land $26,000 Building $139,200$165,200 Land $26,000 Building $139,200
2020$2,360.00

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

Flood

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

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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