Polk County property record for 2508 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,862 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-354-032 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-354-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,450 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 251 sqft |
| Patio Area | 408 sqft |
| Canopy | 408 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2508 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 262 & ALL LOT 263 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 262,263 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2508 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COMMUNITY ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00215296 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16064 / 0745 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2508 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045396 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18507/390 |
| Instrument | 2021-00045396 |
| Name | GERSHMAN INVESTMENT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2508 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628 |
| Book / Page | 017091 / 000649 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25540 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 9310 NE 94TH AVE BONDURANT IA 500351326, BONDURANT, IA 50035-1326 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000025540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017091/000649 |
| Instrument | 25540 |
| Name | COMMUNITY ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $188,600 (+13.27%) Land $38,700 Building $149,900 | $188,600 (+13.27%) Land $38,700 Building $149,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,862.00 (-3.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $166,500 Land $33,600 Building $132,900 | $166,500 Land $33,600 Building $132,900 | |
| 2020 | $2,968.00 |
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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