Polk County property record for 2506 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $29 (2020) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03926-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03926-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,466 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2506 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 207 & 208 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 208 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2506 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202633964 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20547 / 312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2506 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5642 |
| Document Number | 0000033964 |
| Book / Page | 20547 / 312 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $23,028.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2506 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5642 |
| Document Number | 0000033965, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20547/313 |
| Instrument | 202633965 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2506 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5642 |
| Document Number | 0000059568 |
| Book / Page | 20292 / 313 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00059568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2681 MORTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50317-6035 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $173,700 (+14.96%) Land $40,300 Building $133,400 | $173,700 (+14.96%) Land $40,300 Building $133,400 | |
| 2023 | $151,100 Land $34,900 Building $116,200 | $151,100 Land $34,900 Building $116,200 | |
| 2020 | $29.00 |
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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