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2720 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2720 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,610 (2020)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-304-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-304-035
Alternative APN
  • 060/07927-135-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,756 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,372 sqft
1st Floor Area672 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,084 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft
Finished Basement440 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area384 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Pool Area18 sqft
Deck Area160 sqft
Patio Area458 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2720 E 40TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-3940
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 35 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number35
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 Address2720 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3940
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE
Jun 3, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage
THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 3, 2020
Transfer Doc201900103352
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2720 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3940
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000025201
DateSep 22, 2017
Book Page16655/868
Instrument2017-00025201
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 1, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 3, 2020
Property Address2720 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3940
Document Number201900103352
Book / Page17865 / 980
Instrument DateApr 2, 2020
Instrument2019-00103352
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2720 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3940

Mortgage

Document Number201900103353
DateJun 3, 2020
Instrument2019-00103353
Lender
NameTHE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueMay 1, 2035

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$295,500 (+13.13%) Land $40,700 Building $254,800$295,500 (+13.13%) Land $40,700 Building $254,800
2023$261,200 Land $35,500 Building $225,700$261,200 Land $35,500 Building $225,700
2020$4,610.00

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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