Polk County property record for 2601 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $221,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,472 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-125-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-125-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,300 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Width | 76.3 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Canopy | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2601 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DES MOINES METRO CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202323190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19472 / 693 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Document Number | 0000023190 |
| Book / Page | 19472 / 693 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $352.80 |
| 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 | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Document Number | 0000023191 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00023191 |
| Name | LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202100108839 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18806/591 |
| Instrument | 2021-00108839 |
| Name | TOP FLITE FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILLIAMSTON, MI 48895 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17531/0104 |
| Instrument | 2019-00031507 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2601 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3937 |
| Document Number | 0000022913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18032/398 |
| Instrument | 2020-00022913 |
| Name | DES MOINES METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 64 Months |
| Due | Nov 30, 2025 |
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 | $211,700 (+13.21%) Land $42,400 Building $169,300 | $211,700 (+13.21%) Land $42,400 Building $169,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,472.00 (+1.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $187,000 Land $37,100 Building $149,900 | $187,000 Land $37,100 Building $149,900 | |
| 2020 | $3,414.00 |
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 |
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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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