Polk County property record for 2505 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 842 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,122 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-376-009 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-376-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 842 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 842 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2505 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 195 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 2505 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JELLY BEAN FUND LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-00041167 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19118 / 420 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2505 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000041167 |
| Book / Page | 19118 / 420 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00041167 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $188.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 2505 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000041169 |
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| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00041169 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000041170 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19118/437 |
| Instrument | 2022-00041170 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2505 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000017917 |
| Book / Page | 19013 / 643 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $114.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5525 MEREDITH DR STE B, B, DES MOINES, IA 50310-2334 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000017920 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19013/649 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017920 |
| Name | JELLY BEAN FUND LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50310 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 95 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2030 |
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 | $131,400 (+13.37%) Land $29,900 Building $101,500 | $131,400 (+13.37%) Land $29,900 Building $101,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,122.00 (-5.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,900 Land $26,000 Building $89,900 | $115,900 Land $26,000 Building $89,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,252.00 |
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 |
|---|
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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