$283,500

1055 40th St Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,988/month

Total Views 6,920
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,513 Sq Ft
$187 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on quiet street. Additional non conforming BR in lower level. Finished lower level also includes family room, laundry room, and utility room. Updates include new roof, AC, furnace, hot water heater, and radon mitigation system. APHW included.

Listing Agent

Tamara Flaig

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 05/30/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned N5

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,513 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09004062000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,809

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Architecture: Arts & Craft (Craftsman)
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 187.38
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fire Alarm, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1033
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 864
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season, Sun Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1513
  • Total Sq Ft: 1513

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Shared, Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 480
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Attic Fan, Central
  • Heat: Electric Baseboard, Electric Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09004062000000
  • Zoning: N5

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 5809.00
  • Net Taxes: 5603.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,520 $280,600 $43,800 $236,800
2023 $5,284 $280,600 $43,800 $236,800
2022 $5,242 $233,100 $38,400 $194,700
2021 $5,242 $233,100 $38,400 $194,700
2020 $5,164 $208,000 $34,600 $173,400
2019 $4,702 $208,000 $34,600 $173,400
2018 $4,650 $183,500 $30,100 $153,400
2017 $4,294 $183,500 $30,100 $153,400
2016 $4,178 $167,300 $27,400 $139,900
2015 $4,178 $167,300 $27,400 $139,900
2014 $3,882 $160,500 $25,800 $134,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $283,500 +14.3% $187 / Sq Ft
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Sold $248,000 -1.8% $164 / Sq Ft
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Price Changed $252,500 -8.2% $167 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 For Sale $275,000 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $248,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $162,000 Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $223,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,630 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $154,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 719148

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-04062000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Drake

1055 40th St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1055 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 and is currently priced at $283,500, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1055 40th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Hubbell Elementary, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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