Polk County property record for 2804 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,798 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-305-030 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-305-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,232 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2804 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, APN 7923-28-305-030, as of May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 2909 WOODLAND AVE APT 316, 316, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3823 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 02, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 01, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 01, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 06, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0018045329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 02, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2017-00084059 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2804 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5542 |
| Document Number | 0000062197 |
| Book / Page | 19658 / 895 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00062197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2804 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5542 |
| Document Number | 0000084059 |
| Book / Page | 016905 / 000080 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 84059 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 7119 WASHINGTON AVE WINDSOR HEIGHTS IA 503241440, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324-1440 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll as of May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| 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 | $225,200 (+12.94%) Land $40,900 Building $184,300 | $225,200 (+12.94%) Land $40,900 Building $184,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,798.00 (-1.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $199,400 Land $35,700 Building $163,700 | $199,400 Land $35,700 Building $163,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,848.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 82% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies, Metronet Holdings, Verizon.
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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