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    • Price cut: $2.5K (8/12)
    $287,500

    3620 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    4beds
    1,400sqft
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    $2,029/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    10,585 Square Feet Lot
    $283,000 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Finished lower levelBright modern feelFresh paint throughoutAll new lighting fixturesTwo storage shedsPlenty of outdoor spaceSpacious family room
    Move-in ready and freshly updated! This well-maintained home offers 3 bedrooms upstairs with a full bath, plus a finished lower level featuring a spacious family room and a non-conforming 4th bedroom—ideal for guests, a home office, or hobby space. Fresh paint throughout and all new lighting fixtures give the home a bright, modern feel. The main level includes a convenient half bath, while the kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and all appliances stay, including the washer and dryer located in the basement. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, you'll enjoy a fully fenced backyard w/mature trees, two storage sheds, and plenty of outdoor space. The attached garage is a bonus with heat, A/C, and a full screen door, making it a comfortable extension of the living space year-round. Major updates include a new HVAC (2023), roof (2024), living room carpet (2024), front deck (2025), sump pump with battery backup (2026), and radon mitigation system (2026).
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    Listed by:

    Teresa Knox 515-240-3078,

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745782MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,400
      • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 550

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
      • Exterior features: Patio, Storage
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 10,585 Square Feet
      • Features: Cul-De-Sac
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 06000869006000
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1979

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $284,100
      • Annual tax amount: $5,355
      • Date on market: 7/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 26 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $283,000

        $269,000 - $297,000

        $1,750/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/12/2026Price change$287,500-0.9%$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745782 Report a problem
        7/22/2026Listed for sale$290,000+7.4%$207/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745782 Report a problem
        4/26/2024Sold$270,000$193/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #692330 Report a problem
        4/4/2024Pending sale$270,000$193/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #692330 Report a problem
        4/2/2024Listed for sale$270,000+1.9%$193/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #692330 Report a problem
        11/18/2023Listing removed--
        Source: DMMLS #682258 Report a problem
        9/19/2023Listed for sale$265,000-1.9%$189/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #682258 Report a problem
        9/6/2023Listing removed--
        Source: DMMLS #678557 Report a problem
        8/9/2023Price change$270,000-1.8%$193/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #678557 Report a problem
        7/27/2023Price change$275,000-3.2%$196/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #678557 Report a problem
        7/21/2023Price change$284,000-5%$203/sqft
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        7/18/2023Listed for sale$299,000$214/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #678557 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,038 +6.5%$284,100 +13.2%
        2024$4,732 +3.9%$251,000
        2023$4,554 +0.8%$251,000 +24.2%
        2022$4,518 +0.9%$202,100
        2021$4,476 -3.7%$202,100 +7.5%
        2020$4,646 +10.3%$188,000
        2019$4,214 +1.2%$188,000 +13.7%
        2018$4,166 $165,300
        2017$4,166 +8%$165,300 +6.6%
        2016$3,858 $155,100
        2015$3,858 +9.5%$155,100 +5.9%
        2014$3,524 $146,500
        2013-- $146,500 +0.1%
        2012-- $146,400
        2011-- $146,400 -5.9%
        2010-- $155,600
        2009-- $155,600 +2.9%
        2008-- $151,200
        2007-- $151,200 +12.1%
        2006-- $134,900
        2005-- $134,900 +12%
        2003-- $120,490 +7%
        2002-- $112,570
        2001-- $112,570
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Sheridan Gardens

        Getting around

        18 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        35 / 100
        Some Transit
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

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