Polk County property record for 2928 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,522 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07927-147-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07927-147-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,875 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2928 E 40TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 333 S ANITA DR, 400, ORANGE, CA 92868-3314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2928 E 40TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3944 |
| Document Number | 0000011686 |
| Book / Page | 20437 / 790 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00011686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 S ANITA DR STE 400, 400, ORANGE, CA 92868-3314 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $224,200 (+13.18%) Land $43,000 Building $181,200 | $224,200 (+13.18%) Land $43,000 Building $181,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,522.00 (+0.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $198,100 Land $37,500 Building $160,600 | $198,100 Land $37,500 Building $160,600 | |
| 2020 | $3,498.00 |
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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