Polk County property record for 2513 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,438 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03923-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03923-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,510 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Basement Area | 484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Canopy | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2513 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 197 & 198 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2513 E 40th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| May 3, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202351127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19607 / 724 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030648 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000051127 |
| Book / Page | 19607 / 724 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00051127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $183.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000051128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00051128 |
| Name | JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000130555 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18908/617 |
| Instrument | 2021-00130555 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000074803 |
| Book / Page | 19273 / 652 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00074803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 201700084522 |
| Book / Page | 16906 / 0951 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00084522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $124.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 201700084524 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00084524 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2513 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
| Document Number | 0000084521 |
| Book / Page | 016906 / 000950 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2513 E 40TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175641, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5641 |
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 | $140,700 Land $40,300 Building $100,400 | $140,700 Land $40,300 Building $100,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,438.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,900 (+21.83%) Land $34,900 Building $89,000 | $123,900 Land $34,900 Building $89,000 | |
| 2022 | $101,700 Land $30,000 Building $71,700 | ||
| 2021 | $101,700 Land $30,000 Building $71,700 | ||
| 2020 | $2,282.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2513 E 40th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 2513 E 40th Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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