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  • Price cut: $6K (8/19)
    $239,000

    2020 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    3beds
    840sqft
    : 
    $1,719/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1963
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $237,600 Zestimate®
    $285/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fully waterproofed basementBathroom remodelBeautifully updatedMove-in readyThree bedroomsFenced backyardOversized yard
    Move-in ready and beautifully updated, this ranch home sits on a huge fully fenced double lot with room to grow with over 1,000 finished square feet! The main level features three bedrooms, a full bathroom, living room with picture window and a kitchen recently refreshed with new countertops and all appliances included. The fully waterproofed basement adds valuable living space in the form of a non-conforming primary suite with full bathroom and large closet, plus a workshop/hobby room. Numerous upgrades throughout the home make it truly turnkey and ready for its next owner: new front deck, new flooring & paint, bathroom remodel, electrical panel, radon mitigation system, furnace & water heater! Outside, the oversized yard provides endless opportunities for chickens, entertaining, gardening, play space, or future improvements. The detached drive-through garage has an overhead door on the back for added convenience, so you can drive your mower right through into the fenced backyard. Located within walking distance of McKee Education Center, Brubaker Elementary, Hoyt Middle School and FourMile Community Recreation Center. This home offers the perfect combination of updates, space, location, and value!
    25 days
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Gabe Kinser (515)729-8929,

    Century 21 Signature,

    Jason Mickelson,

    Century 21 Signature Real Esta

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746605MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Electric, Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 840
      • Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 400

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 0.28 Acres
      • Dimensions: 98 x 126
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 060/08147001000
      • Zoning: R1-60

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1963

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $285/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $183,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,449
      • Date on market: 8/4/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 25 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $237,600

        $226,000 - $249,000

        $1,406/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/19/2026Price change$239,000-2.4%$285/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746605 Report a problem
        8/4/2026Listed for sale$245,000+95.3%$292/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #746605 Report a problem
        12/1/2017Sold$125,460+21.2%$149/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #548183 Report a problem
        9/29/2009Sold$103,500+16.9%$123/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/1/2003Sold$88,500+12%$105/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/27/2000Sold$79,000+6.8%$94/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/5/1997Sold$74,000$88/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,214 +12.8%$183,000 +14.3%
        2024$2,850 +1.9%$160,100 +10.5%
        2023$2,798 +0.8%$144,900 +22.1%
        2022$2,776 +4.4%$118,700
        2021$2,660 -3.8%$118,700 +11.4%
        2020$2,764 +2.8%$106,600
        2019$2,688 +10.7%$106,600 +6.6%
        2018$2,428 $100,000
        2017$2,428 +5.2%$100,000 +3.8%
        2016$2,308 $96,300
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Gray's Woods

        Getting around

        22 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Some Transit
        40 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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