Polk County property record for 2701 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07928-048-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07928-048-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,160 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Canopy | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2701 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 COURT AVE, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2214 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2701 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5539 |
| Document Number | 0000034107 |
| Book / Page | 19524 / 715 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00034107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 COURT AVE STE 300, 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309-2214 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2701 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5539 |
| Document Number | 0000088799 |
| Book / Page | 19340 / 76 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00088799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 65814, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265-0814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $242,700 (+25.56%) Land $36,100 Building $206,600 | $242,700 (+25.56%) Land $36,100 Building $206,600 |
| 2022 | $193,300 Land $30,100 Building $163,200 | ||
| 2021 | $193,300 Land $30,100 Building $163,200 |
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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