The owners of this home enjoyed living here so much, they stayed for 66 years! Now it’s time for a new owner to make it their own. Located a short walk to Sheridan Park, this home features a spacious eat-in kitchen with an extra bump-out that provides plenty of room for meals and gatherings. Just inside the rear entry is a convenient half bath that also has direct access to the primary bedroom. Downstairs, the partially finished basement features a family room and a cool curved bar that adds a little personality you don’t find in every home. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout much of the main level. Outside, you’ll appreciate the roomy garage and HUGE driveway—there’s plenty of space without constantly shuffling vehicles around. The water heater and gutters are new, and the shingles were replaced in 2022. After 66 years with the same owners, this well-loved home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
$234,900
2918 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,088sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,015 Square Feet Lot
$229,500 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Roomy garageCool curved bar
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jon Niemeyer (515)253-3948,
EXIT Realty & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747678
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: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,088
- Total interior livable area: 1,088 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 544
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,015 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 94.9
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 06007927146000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
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: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,029
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$229,500
$218,000 - $241,000
$1,774/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $234,900$216/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747678 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,568 -1.4% | $237,300 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $3,620 -1.2% | $210,100 |
| 2023 | $3,664 +0.9% | $210,100 +25.3% |
| 2022 | $3,632 +1.3% | $167,700 |
| 2021 | $3,584 -3.6% | $167,700 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $3,716 +10.3% | $155,500 |
| 2019 | $3,370 +1.2% | $155,500 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $3,330 | $137,200 |
| 2017 | $3,330 +9.4% | $137,200 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $3,044 | $127,600 |
| 2015 | $3,044 +7.1% | $127,600 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $2,842 | $123,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,300 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,400 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $130,900 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $127,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,100 +8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $117,000 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $106,180 +16.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,090 |
| 2001 | -- | $91,090 |
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Neighborhood: Sheridan Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 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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