2007 40th St is a 954 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 05, 2019 for $149,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $246,364.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$246,364
$97K since sold in November 2019$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($215K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 21, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
New construction
May 5, 2017 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 954
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEAVER HEIGHTS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 954
Building Sq. Ft: 1,908
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 69 BEAVER HEIGHTS NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 69
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.161
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 954
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001359000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$235,000 – $284,000
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