858 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
What's special
Meticulously updated while intentionally retaining its character, this home opens from an enclosed front porch into fresh paint and original hardwood floors across a majority of the main level. The large living room features a wood-burning fireplace and original built-ins, flowing into a formal dining room, two bedrooms, and an updated full bath. The kitchen offers freshly painted cabinets, brand-new LVP flooring, and all appliances stay. Downstairs, the finished lower level adds new carpet, a third bedroom with full egress, a 3/4 bath, and basement bracing, waterproofing, and a sump system by BAM with a transferable warranty. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard with new chain-link on three sides and privacy in the back, plus a 1-car detached garage with new siding/door and a separate storage room off the back. Major updates: Garage siding/door 2026, Roof 2024, BAM waterproofing 2024, HVAC 2024. Call your agent to schedule a tour.
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Likely to sell faster than
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Heather Wright 515-229-2012,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Chelsey Martin 641-840-2768,
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 966
- Total interior livable area: 966 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,229 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09000746000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
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: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,781
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+87.5%$248/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750438 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2005 | Sold | $128,000+0.4%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2004 | Sold | $127,500+66.7%$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/1997 | Sold | $76,500$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,446 +6.6% | $200,600 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $3,234 -6.9% | $181,900 |
| 2023 | $3,472 -5% | $181,900 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $3,654 +4.8% | $156,200 |
| 2021 | $3,486 -3.8% | $156,200 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $3,622 +10.8% | $139,700 |
| 2019 | $3,270 +1% | $139,700 +14.8% |
| 2018 | $3,238 | $121,700 |
| 2017 | $3,238 +9.7% | $121,700 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $2,952 | $112,000 |
| 2015 | $2,952 +8.2% | $112,000 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $2,728 | $106,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,500 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,200 +6% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $100,200 -14.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $117,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $117,300 +17.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,600 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,470 +13.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,130 |
| 2001 | -- | $79,130 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$233,400
$222,000 - $245,000
$1,372/mo
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