OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2015 for $136K

$253,595

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $947/mo

•

1,169

sq ft

1914 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Brick Charmer in Beaverdale! This lovingly well maintained home is situated on a quiet & friendly street among the nostalgic & award winning Beaverdale neighborhood. Within walking distance to Snookies Malt Shoppe, Dahls Grocery Store, & very close driving distance to parks, churches, Franklin Library, restaurants, coffee shops, the Des Moines Playhouse, & favorite local shopping in Beaverdale & the shops on 42nd St. Owners have taken pride in caring for their home. The warmth of the interior is welcoming w/ hardwood floors, abundance of woodwork, a wood-burning fireplace, nice sized living room, formal dining room & a convenient kitchen off of the dining room & half bath finish the main floor. The 3 season porch is perfect for overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard. Upstairs are 2 nice sized bedrooms w/ plenty of storage & a bathroom. Partially finished basement w/ storage & laundry facilities. Park your car in the garage w/ attached garden shed or under the carport!

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

7,420 sq ftLot Size

$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Bought with Wanda Greif-Swinton • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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•Source:DMMLS #446275

Redfin Estimate

$253,595

$117K since sold in January 2015$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.9% higher than the average sale price ($227K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$199,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths832 sq ft
2019 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$255,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,190 sq ft
2322 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$221,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,170 sq ft
2208 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$215,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,202 sq ft
1725 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$195,000
E
2 beds1 bath820 sq ft
2207 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$275,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,230 sq ft
2409 Kenway Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

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$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,566 sq ft
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NEW 19 HRS AGO
$169,000
2 beds1 bath759 sq ft
3716 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$240,000
3 beds2 baths1,134 sq ft
4101 Rose Hedge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$125,000
2 beds1 bath912 sq ft
3620 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$189,900
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$250,000
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3 beds2 baths944 sq ft
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$200,000
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$310,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,769 sq ft
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Sale history for 1914 40th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #446275

Jan 16, 2015

Sold

$136,500

$117/sq ft

Dec 10, 2014

Listed

$145,000

$124/sq ft

DMMLS #387183

Sep 14, 2011

Sold

$130,000

$111/sq ft

Jul 11, 2011

Listed

$130,000

$111/sq ft

+15

A Beaverdale Brick as pretty as the Pictures! Perfect Location on 40th St. between Franklin & Hickman; Many Amenities to enjoy. .. Lots of Natural Woodwork, Hardwood Floors & Lighting; a spacious Living Room with FP for cozy small or larger group gatherings; a formal Dining Room & Updated Kitchen; your morning coffee & paper can be enjoyed in the 3 season room; the lot is fenced with mature trees as well as landscaped with floral & herb gardens; a good sized MBR with Lge Closet; 1.5 Baths; an attached Carport, 1 Car Detached Garage, Gardening & Lawn Storage Shed. Enjoy old time charm with today's updates & colors; full basement used primarily for storage.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,976 (+7.4%)

$48,300 + $207,100

$255,400

2025

$4,634 (+2.1%)

$48,300 + $207,100

$255,400

2024

$4,540 (−0.2%)

$43,400 + $187,400

$230,800

2023

$4,548 (+0.8%)

$43,400 + $187,400

$230,800

2022

$4,514 (+3.5%)

$38,400 + $154,600

$193,000

2021

$4,362 (−3.8%)

$38,400 + $154,600

$193,000

2020

$4,532 (+7.1%)

$38,400 + $154,600

$193,000

2019

$4,232 (+1.0%)

$35,100 + $139,700

$174,800

2018

$4,190 (+12.3%)

$35,100 + $139,700

$174,800

2017

$3,730 (+18.6%)

$31,300 + $126,200

$157,500

2016

$3,146 (+8.3%)

$27,400 + $110,500

$137,900

2013

$2,904

$25,000 + $102,100

$127,100

Tax history for 1914 40th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,976 (+7.4%)

$48,300 + $207,100

$255,400

2025

$4,634 (+2.1%)

$48,300 + $207,100

$255,400

2024

$4,540 (−0.2%)

$43,400 + $187,400

$230,800

2023

$4,548 (+0.8%)

$43,400 + $187,400

$230,800

2022

$4,514 (+3.5%)

$38,400 + $154,600

$193,000

2021

$4,362 (−3.8%)

$38,400 + $154,600

$193,000

2020

$4,532 (+7.1%)

$38,400 + $154,600

$193,000

2019

$4,232 (+1.0%)

$35,100 + $139,700

$174,800

2018

$4,190 (+12.3%)

$35,100 + $139,700

$174,800

2017

$3,730 (+18.6%)

$31,300 + $126,200

$157,500

2016

$3,146 (+8.3%)

$27,400 + $110,500

$137,900

2013

$2,904

$25,000 + $102,100

$127,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

53 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

7,420 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,169

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10004562000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport

Parking
Features: Carport, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Frame

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 53 x 140
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 200
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,255
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,169
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10004562000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Perkins Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$241,000 – $292,000

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Home values near 1914 40th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2004 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 882 Sq. Ft.	$227,268
1909 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1330 Sq. Ft.	$185,709

Address	Redfin Estimate
1925 40th Place, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$230,240
1920 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 954 Sq. Ft.	$188,580

Address	Redfin Estimate
1921 40th Place, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 971 Sq. Ft.	$242,731
1911 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 822 Sq. Ft.	$209,516

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