Charming opportunity in the heart of Des Moines? highly sought-after Ingersoll neighborhood! This spacious 4-bedroom home offers timeless character, solid construction and endless potential for the next owner to make it their own. Inside, you'll find generous room sizes, original woodwork, hardwood trim and flexible living spaces filled with natural light. The oversized 2-car detached garage provides exceptional storage, workshop space or room for hobbies, rare for this area! With great bones and a functional layout, this home is the perfect canvas for updates and personalization. Enjoy the convenience of nearby restaurants, shopping, parks, downtown access and all the character that makes the Ingersoll area one of Des Moines? most desirable locations. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor searching for your next project, this property offers incredible potential in a prime location. All information obtained from seller and public records
Sold for $178,500
$178,500
689 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
1,563sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,581.32 Square Feet Lot
$178,000 Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$2,112 Estimated rent
Home value
$178,000
$169,000 - $187,000
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Original woodworkSolid constructionWorkshop spaceHardwood trimExceptional storageRoom for hobbiesGenerous room sizes
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Listed by:
Holly Taylor,
RE/MAX Precision,
Mike Taylor,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Tobias Brown
Hunziker & Associates, Inc.
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741653
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,563
- Total interior livable area: 1,563 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,581 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 172
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007494000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $178,500-3.5%$114/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741653 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$118/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741653 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$118/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741653 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,604 +2.2% | $211,700 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $3,528 -7.9% | $189,800 |
| 2023 | $3,830 +0.8% | $189,800 +10.7% |
| 2022 | $3,800 +3% | $171,400 |
| 2021 | $3,688 -3.6% | $171,400 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $3,826 +11.6% | $156,400 |
| 2019 | $3,428 +1.2% | $156,400 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $3,388 | $136,100 |
| 2017 | $3,388 +14.7% | $136,100 +12.7% |
| 2016 | $2,954 | $120,800 |
| 2015 | $2,954 +7.1% | $120,800 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $2,758 | $116,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $116,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,600 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,700 -9.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $135,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $135,000 +14.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $118,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $118,100 +16.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $101,230 +12.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,860 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,860 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North of Grand
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- North of Grand
- 689 40th St
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