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  • $324,600

    868 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    4beds
    2,178sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1917
    6,250 Square Feet Lot
    $324,600 Zestimate®
    $149/sqft
    $2,715 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $324,600

    $299,000 - $351,000

    $2,715/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Fall in love with the charm of this beautifully maintained home located in a historic neighborhood Walking distance to Shops at Roosevelt & the Des Moines Playhouse, as well as Hubbell Elementary & Roosevelt High School. Easy Interstate access gets you to Downtown in minutes Grocery stores, restaurants, cafes & shopping just blocks away. Enjoy breakfast in the morning, or a late night snack on the cov'd front porch. The main level features open kit plan eat-in dining space & large living rm. Room off the living rm would be perfect for an office, reading nook or play rm. Master Ste off the dining area provides privacy from the rest of the BR's. Upstairs you'll find 3 BR's & a full bathroom. The attic space, stairs accessible through one of the closets is perfect for storage or a kids play area. Finished area on LL is perfect space for another living/game/media rm. The 2-car det gar is accessible through the fully fenced-in back yd. Don't miss out on the chance to own this home

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,178 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 6,250 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09000749000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1917

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/16/2022Sold$291,000-3%$134/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #662405 Report a problem
    11/10/2022Pending sale$300,000$138/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #662405 Report a problem
    10/21/2022Listed for sale$300,000+29.3%$138/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #662405 Report a problem
    9/3/2019Sold$232,000-1.2%$107/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #586948 Report a problem
    7/19/2019Pending sale$234,900$108/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #586948 Report a problem
    7/16/2019Listed for sale$234,900+24.3%$108/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #586948 Report a problem
    3/18/2016Sold$189,000-1.8%$87/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #509981 Report a problem
    1/12/2016Listed for sale$192,500+9.7%$88/sqft
    Source: Space Simply #509981 Report a problem
    5/15/2009Sold$175,500-2.5%$81/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #344056 Report a problem
    4/2/2009Listed for sale$180,000$83/sqft
    Source: Listhub #344056 Report a problem
    11/5/2008Listing removed$180,000$83/sqft
    Source: Homes.com #333021 Report a problem
    8/31/2008Price change$180,000-5.3%$83/sqft
    Source: Homes.com #333021 Report a problem
    8/6/2008Listed for sale$190,000+7.6%$87/sqft
    Source: Homes.com #333021 Report a problem
    3/30/2007Sold$176,500+191.7%$81/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/20/2006Sold$60,500+43%$28/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/3/2006Sold$42,300$19/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,704 +2.1%$313,200 +10.2%
    2024$5,588 +3.4%$284,100
    2023$5,404 +0.8%$284,100 +19.3%
    2022$5,362 +5.2%$238,200
    2021$5,096 -3.6%$238,200 +11.9%
    2020$5,288 +8.9%$212,800
    2019$4,856 +1.1%$212,800 +12.5%
    2018$4,802 $189,200
    2017$4,802 +16.2%$189,200 +14.3%
    2016$4,134 $165,600
    2015$4,134 +6.7%$165,600 +3.4%
    2014$3,874 $160,200
    2013-- $160,200 -1%
    2012-- $161,800
    2011-- $161,800 +5.3%
    2010-- $153,700
    2009-- $153,700 +101.7%
    2008-- $76,200
    2007-- $76,200 +28.1%
    2006-- $59,500 -41%
    2005-- $100,800 +3.4%
    2003-- $97,440 +11.4%
    2002-- $87,490
    2001-- $87,490

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    Neighborhood: Drake

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