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4040 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311 Property Records

Polk County property record for 4040 Plainview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.113 acres (4,950 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,808 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Jan 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7824-06-107-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7824-06-107-011
Alternative APN
  • 090/05686-000-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,052 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,316 sqft
1st Floor Area1,052 sqft
Attic Area368 sqft
Basement Area896 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeWood Frame
Foundation TypeMasonry
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,950 sqft (0.113 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area552 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area36 sqft
Deck Area373 sqft
Canopy20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4040 PLAINVIEW DR
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50311-3521
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 16 PLAIN VIEW
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionPLAIN VIEW
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract2800

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4040 PLAINVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3521
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 12, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Jan 12, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 12, 2024
Deed SaleJan 12, 2024
Deed Document Number2024-00001965
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 12, 2024
Property Address4040 PLAINVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3521
Document Number0000001965
Book / Page19696 / 684
Instrument DateJan 4, 2024
Instrument2024-00001965
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4040 PLAINVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3521

January 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJan 12, 2024
Property Address4040 PLAINVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3521
Document Number0000001965
Book / Page19696 / 684
Instrument DateJan 4, 2024
Instrument2024-00001965
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4040 PLAINVIEW DR, DES MOINES, IA 50311-3521

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$234,200 (+9.64%) Land $36,300 Building $197,900$234,200 (+9.64%) Land $36,300 Building $197,900
2024$3,808.00 (-1.19%)
2023$213,600 Land $32,800 Building $180,800$213,600 Land $32,800 Building $180,800
2020$3,854.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimApr 1982 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.

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