
1234 40th St Des Moines, IA 50311
Drake NeighborhoodHighlights
- Wood Flooring
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1 Fireplace
About This Home
As of June 2023Best deal in town is at this updated two story! Original hardwood floors and built ins give the home the character you'd expect while many modern updates just add to the charm. The sun room area off the large living room could add more space or provide a quiet reading nook. The eat in kitchen has all new luxury flooring and stainless steel appliances. Bedroom on main floor has original built ins for extra storage. The 3/4 bathroom on the main level has also been renovated this year. Upstairs are 3 good sized bedrooms with good closet space. Large full bathroom with a tile surround. Huge laundry room is on the 2nd floor! Off the laundry room is another sunroom. Vinyl windows throughout. XL 2 car garage. New roof, A/C, driveway and sidewalk in 2012.
Last Buyer's Agent
Cindy Carlson
RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,746
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 9,845 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 55x179
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,908 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Drapes & Rods
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Laundry on upper level
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10012465000000
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Des Moines, IA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $290,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $220,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $158,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $143,500 | None Available | |
Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
Sheriffs Deed | $149,147 | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $129,500 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $94,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $281,300 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $170,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $124,720 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $141,391 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $22,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $131,100 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
Previous Owner | $26,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
Previous Owner | $104,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $75,920 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/05/2023 06/05/23 | Sold | $290,000 | -3.3% | $152 / Sq Ft |
04/28/2023 04/28/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/21/2023 04/21/23 | For Sale | $299,900 | +36.3% | $157 / Sq Ft |
06/28/2016 06/28/16 | Sold | $220,000 | -2.2% | $115 / Sq Ft |
06/28/2016 06/28/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/28/2016 04/28/16 | For Sale | $225,000 | +42.4% | $118 / Sq Ft |
05/22/2013 05/22/13 | Sold | $158,000 | 0.0% | $83 / Sq Ft |
04/22/2013 04/22/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/15/2013 03/15/13 | For Sale | $158,000 | +9.7% | $83 / Sq Ft |
09/28/2012 09/28/12 | Sold | $144,000 | -3.9% | $75 / Sq Ft |
09/20/2012 09/20/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/21/2012 07/21/12 | For Sale | $149,900 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,184 | $274,000 | $52,000 | $222,000 |
2023 | $5,470 | $274,000 | $52,000 | $222,000 |
2022 | $5,428 | $232,100 | $46,000 | $186,100 |
2021 | $5,396 | $232,100 | $46,000 | $186,100 |
2020 | $5,604 | $216,200 | $42,000 | $174,200 |
2019 | $5,160 | $216,200 | $42,000 | $174,200 |
2018 | $5,108 | $192,000 | $36,700 | $155,300 |
2017 | $4,082 | $192,000 | $36,700 | $155,300 |
2016 | $3,746 | $150,900 | $32,900 | $118,000 |
2015 | $3,746 | $150,900 | $32,900 | $118,000 |
2014 | $3,602 | $144,300 | $31,200 | $113,100 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2023
Phillip Cronin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 238-5718
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Ryan Lynch
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 707-8487
4 in this area
119 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Char Klisares
RE/MAX
(515) 314-5667
3 in this area
203 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2016
Jason Rude
RE/MAX
(515) 953-8160
10 in this area
374 Total Sales
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C
Seller's Agent in 2013
Cindy Carlson
RE/MAX
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Buyer's Agent in 2013
Ou Meksay
RE/MAX
(515) 991-1272
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 404437

APN: 100-12465000000
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