Cute bungalow in prime North of Grand location! Spacious 2 car garage! This charming home features two bedrooms, original hardwood floors and a spacious kitchen with plenty of counter space! Enter through the enclosed front porch to the good-sized living space with plenty of natural light and a spot for a dining table. The two bedrooms are off the main living space with a jack and jill-style bathroom. The space is a blank slate with original hardwood floors and neutral paint. The kitchen features updated appliances with gas stove and tons of counter space! The backyard has plenty of space for gardens or pets and is fenced on 3 sides! The two car garage has been updated with vinyl siding, new gutters and garage doors! Call today for a showing!
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (9/21)
$199,900
712 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
2beds
824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
8,581 Square Feet Lot
$194,100 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsJack and jill-style bathroomTwo bedroomsEnclosed front porch
- 46 days
- 525
- 23
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Sanders (515)329-0840,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747390
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 824
- Total interior livable area: 824 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,581 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 172
Details
- Parcel number: 09007518000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
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: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,321
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$194,100
$184,000 - $204,000
$1,038/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $199,900-2.5%$243/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000+6.2%$249/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Sold | $193,000+1.6%$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #673812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Pending sale | $190,000$231/sqft |
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| 5/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $190,000+27.9%$231/sqft |
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| 1/13/2021 | Sold | $148,500+0.3%$180/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #619210 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2020 | Pending sale | $148,000$180/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #619210 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $148,000+17.5%$180/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #619210 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2016 | Sold | $126,000+1.2%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #510278 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2016 | Price change | $124,500-0.4%$151/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #510278 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $125,000+57.2%$152/sqft |
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| 1/4/2006 | Sold | $79,500$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,886 +2.2% | $176,200 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $2,824 -9.4% | $154,000 |
| 2023 | $3,116 +0.8% | $154,000 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $3,090 +3.6% | $141,100 |
| 2021 | $2,984 -3.6% | $141,100 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $3,096 +10.9% | $128,200 |
| 2019 | $2,792 +1.2% | $128,200 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $2,758 | $112,400 |
| 2017 | $2,758 +28.6% | $112,400 +24.8% |
| 2016 | $2,144 | $90,100 |
| 2015 | $2,144 +5.8% | $90,100 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $2,026 | $88,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $88,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $88,100 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $92,700 -5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $97,800 +18.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,400 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,280 +8.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $68,490 |
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Neighborhood: North of Grand
Nearby schools
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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