947 40th St Des Moines, IA 50312
Drake Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,151
Sq Ft
6,250
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Accessible Ramps
- Dining Area
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wood Siding
About This Home
As of August 2025Great location for this home. Close to shops and interstate. Minutes from downtown. This home is ready for someone to give it TLC. Shingles replaced this year. New high powered window unit that cools the main level. You could make this a beautiful home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 11/14/2022
Co-Listed By
Kyle Freeman
Goldfinch Realty Group
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,249
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned N5
Parking
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,151 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Dining Area
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Ramps
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 09000943000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 7, 2023
Closed on
Mar 6, 2024
Sold by
Harder Jeremy and Harder Shana
Bought by
Julep Trust and Shultz
Seller's Agent
Amanda Kirk
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$256,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,500
-10%
Views
159
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$205,200
Outstanding Balance
$202,183
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,248
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 14, 2022
Closed on
Dec 20, 2022
Sold by
Harper Roma Lee
Bought by
Harder Jeremy
Seller's Agent
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Kirk
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-24.32%
Views
3
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
64.94%
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 17, 2003
Sold by
Deyo Richard E and Deyo Saloma L
Bought by
Harper Roma L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $256,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Fiduciary Deed | $140,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $31,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $205,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $155,000 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Sold | $304,000 | +1.4% | $264 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | For Sale | $299,900 | +16.9% | $261 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2024 03/14/24 | Sold | $256,500 | -4.8% | $223 / Sq Ft |
| 12/29/2023 12/29/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/08/2023 12/08/23 | Price Changed | $269,500 | -1.8% | $234 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2023 11/27/23 | Price Changed | $274,500 | -3.7% | $238 / Sq Ft |
| 11/07/2023 11/07/23 | For Sale | $285,000 | +103.6% | $248 / Sq Ft |
| 12/27/2022 12/27/22 | Sold | $140,000 | -24.3% | $122 / Sq Ft |
| 11/22/2022 11/22/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/14/2022 11/14/22 | For Sale | $185,000 | -- | $161 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
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 | $2,952 | $150,100 | $41,400 | $108,700 |
| 2023 | $2,796 | $150,100 | $41,400 | $108,700 |
| 2022 | $2,482 | $127,500 | $36,400 | $91,100 |
| 2021 | $2,344 | $127,500 | $36,400 | $91,100 |
| 2020 | $2,456 | $114,000 | $32,800 | $81,200 |
| 2019 | $2,186 | $114,000 | $32,800 | $81,200 |
| 2018 | $2,158 | $99,900 | $28,500 | $71,400 |
| 2017 | $2,118 | $99,900 | $28,500 | $71,400 |
| 2016 | $1,906 | $91,300 | $26,000 | $65,300 |
| 2015 | $1,906 | $91,300 | $26,000 | $65,300 |
| 2014 | $1,874 | $89,300 | $25,300 | $64,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Danielle Burnight
Seller's Agent in 2025
Danielle Burnight
RE/MAX
(515) 326-2567
1 in this area
129 Total Sales
-
Ashley Carapella
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ashley Carapella
RE/MAX Revolution
(641) 226-8533
2 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Amanda Kirk
Seller's Agent in 2024
Amanda Kirk
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(206) 588-5210
4 in this area
68 Total Sales
-
Clayton Kennedy
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Clayton Kennedy
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 494-2254
3 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
OUTSIDE AGENT
O
Buyer's Agent in 2024
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
32 in this area
5,728 Total Sales
-
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Seller's Agent in 2022
Ashlee & Kyle Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 249-5560
3 in this area
333 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 663678
APN: 090-00943000000
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