Polk County property record for 2900 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,476 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-142-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-142-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 88 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2900 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2900 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| May 1, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202037173 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18101 / 745 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051035 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2900 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3944 |
| Document Number | 0000037173 |
| Book / Page | 18101 / 745 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00037173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $283.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 86TH ST # ST17, 2400, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4304 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3944 |
| Document Number | 0000037175 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00037175 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2900 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3944 |
| Document Number | 0000092224 |
| Book / Page | 017808 / 000865 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 92224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $21.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2400 86TH ST DES MOINES IA 503224304, DES MOINES, IA 50322-4304 |
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 | $256,800 (+12.88%) Land $40,700 Building $216,100 | $256,800 (+12.88%) Land $40,700 Building $216,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,476.00 (+8.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $227,500 Land $35,500 Building $192,000 | $227,500 Land $35,500 Building $192,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,140.00 |
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 | 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 573 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures