For sale

$314,900

4700 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

4beds

1,957sqft

$2,283/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1964

0.43 Acres Lot

$305,500 Zestimate^®

$161/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautiful wooded backdropGenerous living spaceSpacious brick ranch

Looking for a spacious brick ranch with room to spread out and a beautiful wooded backdrop? This sprawling 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers multiple living spaces and dens, providing plenty of flexibility for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. Enjoy outdoor gatherings on the deck or unwind in the 3-season room overlooking the nearly half-acre lot that backs to peaceful woods. The property features a 2-car attached garage, plus a tucked-under garage/workshop at the rear with its own driveway, offering additional parking, storage, or workspace. Conveniently located near schools, parks, and wooded areas, this home combines generous living space, unique garage options, and a setting you'll love!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,957
Total interior livable area: 1,957 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,080

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.43 Acres
Dimensions: 139 x 135
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10010007094000
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1964

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: $161/sqft
Tax assessed value: $484,600
Annual tax amount: $8,850
Date on market: 10/16/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$305,500

$290,000 - $321,000

$2,906/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/16/2026	Listed for sale	$314,900-3.1%$161/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #751431 Report a problem
9/16/2026	Sold	$324,900-4.4%$166/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/8/2024	Listing removed	$339,900$174/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty #696126 Report a problem
8/16/2024	Price change	$339,900-2.9%$174/sqft
Source: DMMLS #696126 Report a problem
7/29/2024	Price change	$349,900-2.3%$179/sqft
Source: DMMLS #696126 Report a problem
7/1/2024	Price change	$358,000-3.2%$183/sqft
Source: DMMLS #696126 Report a problem
5/28/2024	Listed for sale	$370,000+124.9%$189/sqft
Source: DMMLS #696126 Report a problem
5/19/1998	Sold	$164,500$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,087 +9%	$484,600 +9.9%
2024	$8,334 +0.2%	$441,100
2023	$8,316 +0.8%	$441,100 +22%
2022	$8,250 +2.1%	$361,700
2021	$8,080 -3.7%	$361,700 +8.8%
2020	$8,390 +5.9%	$332,400
2019	$7,922 +1.1%	$332,400 +9.6%
2018	$7,836	$303,300
2017	$7,836 +11.8%	$303,300 +10.4%
2016	$7,012	$274,800
2015	$7,012 +9.3%	$274,800 +5.9%
2014	$6,416	$259,500
2013	--	$259,500 -0.4%
2012	--	$260,500
2011	--	$260,500 -1.9%
2010	--	$265,600
2009	--	$265,600
2008	--	$265,600
2007	--	$265,600 +13.2%
2006	--	$234,600
2005	--	$234,600 +11.9%
2003	--	$209,610 +11.4%
2002	--	$188,180
2001	--	$188,180