Polk County property record for 2808 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,196 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07928-029-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07928-029-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| 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 | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2808 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 57580, DES MOINES, IA 50317-0010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200895121 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12691 / 955 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005000290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,000 (+13.23%) Land $40,900 Building $143,100 | $184,000 (+13.23%) Land $40,900 Building $143,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,196.00 (+0.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $162,500 Land $35,700 Building $126,800 | $162,500 Land $35,700 Building $126,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,184.00 |
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 | 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 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 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Metronet, Verizon.
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