Polk County property record for 2924 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,438 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,946 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-180-007 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-180-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,323 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Basement Area | 546 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 294 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,438 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Patio Area | 508 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2924 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2924 E 40th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2924 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5544 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200500063434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10896 / 0042 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2924 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5544 |
| Document Number | 0000025813 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2924 E 40TH CT DES MOINES IA 503175544, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5544 |
| Document Number | 0000025813 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017504/000711 |
| Instrument | 25813 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 19, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $233,600 Land $41,600 Building $192,000 | $233,600 Land $41,600 Building $192,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,946.00 | ||
| 2023 | $206,800 Land $36,300 Building $170,500 | $206,800 Land $36,300 Building $170,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2924 E 40th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2924 E 40th Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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