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For saleErrorPrice cut: $41K (5/17)
$2,699,000
6beds
5,336sqft

1738 S 40th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265

6beds
5,336sqft
Single family residence
Built in 2017
1.36 Acres
4 Attached garage spaces
$506 price/sqft

What's special

Dedicated laundryHeated floorsPrivate settingWalk-in pantryKitchen with double islandsThermador appliancesOversized tile shower

Set on a rare 1.36 ac wooded cul-de-sac lot in West Des Moines, this Quail Park Woods estate offers nearly 8,500 SF of finished living space with the scale, privacy, and functionality buyers hope to build - but without the time or uncertainty of new construction. With 6BR, 5.5 baths, and ...

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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735467MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Megan Hill Mitchum (515)290-8269,

Century 21 Signature

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735467MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 6
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
  • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
  • Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
  • Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 5,336
  • Total interior livable area: 5,336 sqft
  • Finished area below ground: 2,079

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Attached, Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1.5
  • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen
Lot
  • Size: 1.36 Acres
  • Features: Irregular Lot
Details
  • Parcel number: 32003913670106
  • Zoning: RES

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Cement Siding, Stone
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 2017

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Security System
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $506/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $2,526,100
  • Annual tax amount: $38,386
  • Date on market: 3/4/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 329 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
  • Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

DateEventPrice
5/17/2026Price change$2,699,000-1.5%$506/sqft
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5/4/2026Price change$2,740,000-1.8%$513/sqft
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4/7/2026Price change$2,790,000-3.8%$523/sqft
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3/4/2026Listed for sale$2,900,000-1.7%$543/sqft
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2/21/2026Listing removed$2,950,000$553/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #724819 Report a problem
8/23/2025Listed for sale$2,950,000+9.3%$553/sqft
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8/17/2022Sold$2,700,000-5.3%$506/sqft
Source: DMMLS #644390 Report a problem
6/30/2022Pending sale$2,850,000$534/sqft
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1/19/2022Listed for sale$2,850,000+48.8%$534/sqft
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10/24/2018Sold$1,915,096$359/sqft
Source: DMMLS #559509 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$37,754 +2.1%$2,526,100 +7.8%
2024$36,970 +1.1%$2,342,900
2023$36,574 +1.2%$2,342,900 +23.1%
2022$36,142 -2.9%$1,903,000
2021$37,224 +1.5%$1,903,000 +2%
2020$36,662 +277.6%$1,864,800
2019$9,708 +1191%$1,864,800 +293.5%
2018$752 $473,900

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$17,315/mo
Principal & interest
$13919
Property taxes
$3396
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Neighborhood: 50265

Nearby schools

Jordan Creek Elementary School
Grades PK-6 • 1.2 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10
Valley Southwoods
Grades 9 • 1.3 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10
Stilwell Junior High School
Grades 7-8 • 2.9 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10

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