For sale

$205,000

712 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

2beds

824sqft

$1,460/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1916

8,581 Square Feet Lot

$196,600 Zestimate^®

$249/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original hardwood floorsJack and jill-style bathroomTwo bedroomsEnclosed front porch

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!

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Facts & 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: $249/sqft
Tax assessed value: $176,200
Annual tax amount: $3,321
Date on market: 8/17/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$196,600

$187,000 - $206,000

$1,063/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Listed for sale	$205,000+6.2%$249/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747390 Report a problem
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
Source: DMMLS #673812 Report a problem
5/23/2023	Listed for sale	$190,000+27.9%$231/sqft
Source: DMMLS #673812 Report a problem
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
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #510278 Report a problem
1/4/2006	Sold	$79,500$96/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

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