2610 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2610 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,711 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,532 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-304-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-304-042
Alternative APN
  • 060/07927-128-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,728 sqft
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,711 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2610 E 40TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-3938
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 28 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract102

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address2610 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3938
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 24, 2024
Transfer Doc0000003313
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2024: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 24, 2024
Property Address2610 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3938
Document Number0000003313
Book / Page19703 / 91
Instrument DateJan 22, 2024
Instrument2024-00003313
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address2610 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3938

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$198,800 (+13.02%) Land $40,900 Building $157,900$198,800 (+13.02%) Land $40,900 Building $157,900
2024$3,532.00 (+10.65%)
2023$175,900 Land $35,700 Building $140,200$175,900 Land $35,700 Building $140,200
2020$3,192.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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