$2,950,000

1738 S 40th Ct West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated payment $19,234/month

Total Views 540
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,336 Sq Ft
$553 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Basketball Court
  • Wood Flooring
  • Jordan Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1.36 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

Nestled on a 1.36-acre estate lot on a private WDM cul-de-sac in Quail Park Woods! Almost 8500 square feet with 6 bedrooms, 6 baths and 5 garages. Main floor features a spacious living room with floor to ceiling windows, allowing an abundance of light. The formal dining room offers sophisticated entertainment space. Main floor primary suite features a sitting area, bath with luxurious soaker tub, large walk-in shower, heated floors, large custom walk-in closet and a private laundry room. Spacious gourmet chef's kitchen features beautiful double island w/abundance of cabinets. 2 dishwashers, pantry and another large walk-in pantry with an opening to garage for easy access unloading groceries. Thermador appliances. Beautiful library/office. Second floor has a spacious ensuite bedroom and jack & jill bathrooms. Look for the custom slide within the framing from the 2nd level down to lower-level playroom! Spacious 2nd floor laundry. The lower level features a huge bar, game area, spacious family room and two more bedrooms, one is a ensuite bedroom and another with 4 built-in bunk beds. 4 garages + one tuck under garden garage. Fantastic entertaining outdoor kitchen & bar set up with ceiling heaters, fireplace, smoking grill, frig & more! This leads to a stone fire pit surrounded by trees. Smart home technology throughout. Security system. No details are spared. This home is truly one of a kind!

Listing Agent

Sheila Thomas

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 08/22/2025

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,918

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 1.36 Acre Lot
  • Irrigation

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 5,336 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Basketball Court
  • Covered Deck
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Neighborhood Builders

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003913670106

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,918

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Homebuilder: Neighborhood Builders
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 552.85
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, 2nd Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Central Vac, Hardwood Floors, Security System, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 3
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 2
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 3158
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 2079
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Exercise Room, Library, Mud Room, Pantry, Study
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Wine Fridge
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5336
  • Total Sq Ft: 5336

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Basketball Court, Covered Deck, Exterior Kitchen, Fire Pit, Irrigation
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1526
  • Garage: 1 Attached, 4 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.3610
  • Lot S F: 59280
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003913670106
  • Zoning: RES

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: 37918.00
  • Net Taxes: 37754.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $36,970 $2,342,900 $434,900 $1,908,000
2023 $36,574 $2,342,900 $434,900 $1,908,000
2022 $36,142 $1,903,000 $366,200 $1,536,800
2021 $36,662 $1,903,000 $366,200 $1,536,800
2020 $36,662 $1,864,800 $358,200 $1,506,600
2019 $9,708 $1,864,800 $358,200 $1,506,600
2018 $752 $473,900 $263,100 $210,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $2,950,000 +9.3% $553 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Sold $2,700,000 -5.3% $506 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2022 01/19/22 For Sale $2,850,000 +48.8% $534 / Sq Ft
10/24/2018 10/24/18 Sold $1,915,096 +17.1% $457 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 For Sale $1,636,000 -- $391 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,700,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,915,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $486,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,296,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $484,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,226,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $484,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,226,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $453,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,257,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724819

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320/03913-670-106