Polk County property record for 2516 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,104 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-354-029 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-354-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Canopy | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2516 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 260 FOUR MILE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOUR MILE |
| Legal Lot Number | 260 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2516 E 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2516 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 000223 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8886 / 0918 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2516 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5628 |
| Document Number | 0000096361 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 424 NW AUTUMN CREST DR ANKENY IA 500234411, ANKENY, IA 50023-4411 |
| Document Number | 0000096361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016958/000329 |
| Instrument | 96361 |
| Name | CENTRAL BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANKENY, IA 50023 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| 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 | $187,000 Land $29,900 Building $157,100 | $187,000 Land $29,900 Building $157,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,104.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,800 Land $26,000 Building $138,800 | $164,800 Land $26,000 Building $138,800 | |
| 2020 | $2,948.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2516 E 40th St 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 2516 E 40th St 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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