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2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.289 acres (12,600 sqft)
Owner2 Owner Names on Record
Last Sale$128,500 (Jan 2007)
Tax Bill$4,266 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-354-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-354-033
Alternative APN
  • 060/03981-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,130 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,068 sqft
1st Floor Area1,130 sqft
Basement Area1,130 sqft
Finished Basement600 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,600 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area408 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area88 sqft
Patio Area170 sqft
Canopy170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2500 E 40TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-5628
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 264 & 265 FOUR MILE
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFOUR MILE
Legal Lot Number264,265 265
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract102

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Owner Names on Record
Mailing Address2500 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
Dec 18, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Feb 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANKERS TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 23, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 23, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007-00064076
Deed Book / Page12044 / 0255
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2500 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000095337
DateJun 8, 2018
Book Page16954/0033
Instrument2017-00095337
Lender
NameBANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50309
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJul 1, 2033

December 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 18, 2020
Property Address2500 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628
Document Number0000069569
Book / Page018258 / 000775
Instrument DateDec 17, 2020
Instrument69569
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2500 E 40TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175628, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2500 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628
Document Number0000072900
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2500 E 40TH ST DES MOINES IA 503175628, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628

Mortgage

Document Number0000072900
DateFeb 27, 2020
Book Page017714/000772
Instrument72900
Lender
NameBANKERS TR
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50309
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 26, 2035

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$240,600 (+13.22%) Land $40,300 Building $200,300$240,600 (+13.22%) Land $40,300 Building $200,300
2024$4,266.00 (+4.3%)
2023$212,500 Land $34,900 Building $177,600$212,500 Land $34,900 Building $177,600
2020$4,090.00

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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