$210,000
SOLD DEC 17, 2025

3215 E 40th Ct Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
988 Sq Ft
7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • 2-minute walk to Sheridan Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Solid Value with Major Updates! Your new home offers peace of mind with all big-ticket updates already done for you! 2025; New vinyl siding, gutters, and a new roof! 2018 New AC and 2016 new furnace to keep you comfortable year-round. Your kitchen, bathrooms and flooring have all been updated as well! You will love all this spacious home has to offer in this lovely quiet Des Moines neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Desmond Vaughan

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 08/26/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listed By

Valerie Kenworthy

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Mckenzie

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,658

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x125
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06007928230000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,658

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 212.55
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 212.55
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 988
  • Total Sq Ft: 988

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio, Partially Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot S F: 7500
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06007928230000
  • Zoning: N3A

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: 3657.54
  • Net Taxes: 3657.54
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2025
Closed on
Dec 10, 2025
Sold by
Schott Travis D
Bought by
Landeros Marixsa and Kimmel Collin Ray
Seller's Agent
Desmond Vaughan
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Angela Mckenzie
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-20.75%
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.46%
Original Mortgage
$10,500
Outstanding Balance
$10,500
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,103

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2015
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Rife Lawrence V and Rife Jennifer
Bought by
Schott Travis D
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Kalen Ludwig
Peoples Company
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$99,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.30%
Original Mortgage
$89,500
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2008
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Rife Lawrence

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2005
Sold by
Rife Larry Dean and Rife Carolyn Grace
Bought by
Rife Lawrence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $99,500 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $38,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $109,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,500 New Conventional
Open $199,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $110,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/17/2025 12/17/25 Sold $210,000 0.0% $213 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Price Changed $210,000 -8.7% $213 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Price Changed $230,000 -8.0% $233 / Sq Ft
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Price Changed $250,000 -5.7% $253 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $265,000 +166.3% $268 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $99,500 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2015 03/18/15 For Sale $99,500 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $3,392 $193,800 $40,700 $153,100
2024 $3,392 $172,400 $35,500 $136,900
2023 $3,298 $172,400 $35,500 $136,900
2022 $3,298 $139,900 $29,700 $110,200
2021 $3,272 $139,900 $29,700 $110,200
2020 $3,372 $130,100 $27,500 $102,600
2019 $3,088 $130,100 $27,500 $102,600
2018 $3,056 $114,900 $23,700 $91,200
2017 $3,062 $114,900 $23,700 $91,200
2016 $2,982 $113,200 $21,800 $91,400
2015 $2,982 $113,200 $21,800 $91,400
2014 $2,834 $106,700 $20,100 $86,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Desmond Vaughan

    RE/MAX

    (515) 612-2743

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Desmond Vaughan
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  • Valerie Kenworthy

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Valerie Kenworthy

    RE/MAX

    (515) 988-7469

    1 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Valerie Kenworthy
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  • Angela Mckenzie

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Angela Mckenzie

    RE/MAX

    (515) 778-6365

    6 in this area

    551 Total Sales

    Angela Mckenzie
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  • Pennie Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 490-8025

    21 in this area

    1,218 Total Sales

    Pennie Carroll
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  • Kalen Ludwig

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kalen Ludwig

    Peoples Company

    (515) 402-3169

    440 Total Sales

    Kalen Ludwig
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 724948

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-07928230000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Sheridan Gardens

3215 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA

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