Polk County property record for 856 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,057 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,268 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-06-156-014 |
| Primary APN | 7824-06-156-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,057 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,407 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Attic Area | 357 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 856 40TH PL |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50312-2617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7 F W & ADJ & LOT 61 BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRYN MAWR HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
The current owner of 856 40th Pl bought it in April 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 40TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00071981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15143 / 0210 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 856 40TH PL, DES MOINES, IA 50312-2617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202100011709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18341/176 |
| Instrument | 2021-00011709 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
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 | $242,700 Land $49,100 Building $193,600 | $242,700 Land $49,100 Building $193,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | $222,800 Land $44,400 Building $178,400 | $222,800 Land $44,400 Building $178,400 | |
| 2020 | $4,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 40th Pl 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.
The area around 856 40th Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 644 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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