Polk County property record for 2720 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,670 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,088 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07928-033-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07928-033-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,670 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 670 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2720 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 060/07928-033-000
Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2720 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GREENSTATE CU |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · ARM UNIVERSITY IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202355649 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19629 / 82 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 01, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009286 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2720 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5540 |
| Document Number | 0000055649 |
| Book / Page | 19629 / 82 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00055649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $375.20 |
| 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 | 2720 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5540 |
| Document Number | 0000055650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00055650 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2720 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202100067070 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18609/475 |
| Instrument | 2021-00067070 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2720 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5540 |
| Document Number | 201700026641 |
| Book / Page | 16662 / 61 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00026641 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $252.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| 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 | 2720 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5540 |
| Document Number | 0000026643 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16662/65 |
| Instrument | 2017-00026643 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 05, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,300 (+12.87%) Land $40,900 Building $213,400 | $254,300 (+12.87%) Land $40,900 Building $213,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,088.00 (-5.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $225,300 Land $35,700 Building $189,600 | $225,300 Land $35,700 Building $189,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,330.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Holdings Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Lumen Technologies Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 675 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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