Polk County property record for 2931 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,278 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Foreclosure Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-28-181-019 |
| Primary APN | 7923-28-181-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 258 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2931 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 7923-28-181-019
Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2931 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2022 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NP INC |
| Jul 02, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202000001222 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17928 / 343 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000093853 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2931 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5569 |
| Document Number | 0000093853 |
| Book / Page | 19362 / 850 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093853 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 06, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $343.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2931 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5569 |
| Document Number | 0000093854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19362/852 |
| Instrument | 2022-00093854 |
| Name | HOMESERVICES LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | URBANDALE, IA 50322 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 2931 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5569 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202100096303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18747/336 |
| Instrument | 2021-00096303 |
| Name | NP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2931 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5569 |
| Document Number | 202000001222 |
| Book / Page | 17928 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00001222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $246.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202000001224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00001224 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,600 (+22.76%) Land $44,500 Building $217,100 | $261,600 (+22.76%) Land $44,500 Building $217,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,278.00 (+4.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $213,100 Land $38,800 Building $174,300 | $213,100 Land $38,800 Building $174,300 | |
| 2020 | $4,078.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (19153C), as of August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Lumen Technologies, Metronet Holdings, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 506 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IA7727031, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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