Tucked away on a quiet, tree lined street, this charming home offers the perfect blend of character and convenience. Beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a spacious dining room create welcoming spaces throughout the main level. The finished attic provides a generous third bedroom and additional flexibility for guests, a home office, or hobby space. Outside, mature trees, extensive landscaping, garden bed, and a private patio create a peaceful setting to relax or entertain. New furnace, A/C, and water heater offer added peace of mind. Enjoy being within walking distance of Roosevelt Shopping Center and just minutes from parks, restaurants, the Ingersoll corridor, and downtown Des Moines.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/11)
$204,900
931 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
3,179 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished atticQuiet tree lined streetMature treesAbundant natural lightBeautiful hardwood floorsPrivate patioExtensive landscaping
- 97 days
- 914
- 52
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Listed by:
Tiffany Ehler 515-681-8264,
Boutique Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741933
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,056
- Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 3,179 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 62 x 51
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09000914000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
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: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,158
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $204,900-2.4%$194/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $209,900-2.3%$199/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $214,900-2.3%$204/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,900+20.8%$208/sqft |
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| 7/22/2022 | Sold | $182,000-1.6%$172/sqft |
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| 6/13/2022 | Pending sale | $185,000$175/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $185,000$175/sqft |
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| 12/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000+51.6%$175/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $122,000+11.4%$116/sqft |
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| 3/6/2009 | Sold | $109,500-0.5%$104/sqft |
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| 10/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $110,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,952 +2.2% | $172,900 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $2,888 -2% | $157,300 |
| 2023 | $2,948 +0.8% | $157,300 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $2,924 +5.1% | $134,000 |
| 2021 | $2,782 -3.6% | $134,000 +11.6% |
| 2020 | $2,886 +11.2% | $120,100 |
| 2019 | $2,596 +1.2% | $120,100 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $2,564 | $105,100 |
| 2017 | $2,564 +11% | $105,100 +9% |
| 2016 | $2,310 | $96,400 |
| 2015 | $2,310 +4.7% | $96,400 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $2,206 | $95,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $95,100 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $94,800 +6.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,000 -2.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $91,500 +19.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,400 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $71,840 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,240 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,240 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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