2901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$143,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$4,286 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7923-28-305-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7923-28-305-005
Alternative APN
  • 060/07927-109-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,088 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,676 sqft
1st Floor Area1,088 sqft
Basement Area1,088 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address2901 E 40TH ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-3943
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2
Legal Range23W
Legal Township79N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
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 Address2901 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3943
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 10, 1997
Deed Document Number2015-00200598
Deed Book / Page16000 / 0373
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address2901 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3943
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number201900101863
DateMay 29, 2020
Book Page17858/48
Instrument2019-00101863
Lender
NameLINCOLN SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
AddressWATERLOO, IA 50701
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 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$252,300 (+12.78%) Land $40,700 Building $211,600$252,300 (+12.78%) Land $40,700 Building $211,600
2024$4,286.00 (+5.36%)
2023$223,700 Land $35,500 Building $188,200$223,700 Land $35,500 Building $188,200
2020$4,068.00

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 573 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

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