Polk County property record for 3111 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,442 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,148 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Second Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/07928-235-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/07928-235-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,940 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,122 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 18 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 404 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3111 E 40TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-5501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 95 & N 10 F LOT 96 SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERIDAN PARK PLAT 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95,96 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, APN 060/07928-235-000, as of October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 3111 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 05, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MIDWEST HERITAGE BANK FSB |
| Mar 04, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MIDWEST HERITAGE BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 01, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201948115 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17604 / 932 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029748 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3111 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055213 |
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| Date | Jul 05, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19180/461 |
| Instrument | 2022-00055213 |
| Name | MIDWEST HERITAGE BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 3111 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017631 |
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| Date | Mar 04, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19012/324 |
| Instrument | 2022-00017631 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3111 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5501 |
| Document Number | 0000048115 |
| Book / Page | 17604 / 0932 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00048115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3111 E 40TH CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-5501 |
| Document Number | 0000048117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-00048117 |
| Name | MIDWEST HERITAGE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll as of October 13, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| 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 | $259,000 (+12.61%) Land $42,700 Building $216,300 | $259,000 (+12.61%) Land $42,700 Building $216,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,148.00 (-8.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $230,000 Land $37,300 Building $192,700 | $230,000 Land $37,300 Building $192,700 | |
| 2020 | $4,522.00 |
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 |
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| 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, 506 locations within half a mile, 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.
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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