Welcome home to this charming 1.5-story brick beauty full of warmth and character! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this inviting home offers all new hardwood floors throughout, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, lovely open staircase, and an abundance of natural light coming through newer bright vinyl windows. Enjoy quiet mornings in the breakfast nook and peaceful evenings in the spacious 4-season room overlooking the fully fenced backyard. The upstairs primary suite creates a private retreat with its own full bath, abundance of closets, and convenient second-floor laundry area - a rare treat for the neighborhood. Outside, you'll love the detached 24x24 garage with a large work bench, new deck for admiring the gardens, plus bonus front parking pad for guests. Enjoy the convenience of living near downtown, schools, shops, and restaurants. A truly comfortable home with timeless charm inside and out!
Pending
$335,000
1009 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,536sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
6,229 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient second-floor laundry areaAbundance of closetsAbundance of natural lightNewer bright vinyl windowsBreakfast nookFully fenced backyardLovely open staircase
- 29 days |
- 258 |
- 7 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Lisa Vance (303)809-9492,
LPT Realty, LLC,
Kyle Clarkson 515-554-2249,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741648
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,229 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 09000940000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,092
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $335,000$218/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741648 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000-2%$218/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741648 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2022 | Sold | $341,795+8.5%$223/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653872 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2022 | Pending sale | $315,000$205/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653872 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $315,000+186.4%$205/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653872 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2011 | Sold | $110,000-6%$72/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $117,000$76/sqft |
Source: isNowListed.com Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,956 +2.1% | $323,200 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $5,836 +24.6% | $296,700 |
| 2023 | $4,684 +14% | $296,700 +42.9% |
| 2022 | $4,108 +6.9% | $207,600 |
| 2021 | $3,842 -3.7% | $207,600 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $3,988 +12.7% | $185,600 |
| 2019 | $3,538 +3% | $185,600 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $3,434 | $163,200 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $3,434 +12.1% | $160,800 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $3,064 | $148,000 |
| 2015 | $3,064 +9.4% | $148,000 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $2,800 | $141,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $141,300 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $141,200 +11.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $126,500 +2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $123,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $123,300 -3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $127,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,500 +17.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $108,500 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $100,600 +11.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,990 +8.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,640 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,640 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake
- 1009 40th St
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