Polk County property record for 2909 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,892 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-107-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-107-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,276 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 92 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Canopy | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2909 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2909 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3943 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019446 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2909 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3943 |
| Document Number | 0000019446 |
| Book / Page | 20476 / 453 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2909 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3943 |
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 | $252,900 (+12.9%) Land $40,700 Building $212,200 | $252,900 (+12.9%) Land $40,700 Building $212,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,892.00 (-1.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $224,000 Land $35,500 Building $188,500 | $224,000 Land $35,500 Building $188,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,962.00 |
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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