2205 40th St is a 1,916 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $427,038.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$427,038
$9,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 39.6% higher than the average sale price ($306K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,160 (+2.1%)
$45,600 + $405,300
$450,900
2024
$7,992 (−0.4%)
$41,000 + $375,700
$416,700
2023
$8,028 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $375,700
$416,700
2022
$7,964 (+2.6%)
$36,200 + $313,300
$349,500
2021
$7,764 (−3.7%)
$36,200 + $313,300
$349,500
2020
$8,060 (−15.2%)
$36,200 + $313,300
$349,500
2019
$9,506 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $286,600
$319,700
2018
$9,404 (+11.2%)
$33,100 + $286,600
$319,700
2017
$8,456 (+23.3%)
$29,500 + $332,700
$362,200
2016
$6,856 (+8.1%)
$25,800 + $295,400
$321,200
2013
$6,342
$23,400 + $243,300
$266,700
Tax history for 2205 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,160 (+2.1%)
$45,600 + $405,300
$450,900
2024
$7,992 (−0.4%)
$41,000 + $375,700
$416,700
2023
$8,028 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $375,700
$416,700
2022
$7,964 (+2.6%)
$36,200 + $313,300
$349,500
2021
$7,764 (−3.7%)
$36,200 + $313,300
$349,500
2020
$8,060 (−15.2%)
$36,200 + $313,300
$349,500
2019
$9,506 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $286,600
$319,700
2018
$9,404 (+11.2%)
$33,100 + $286,600
$319,700
2017
$8,456 (+23.3%)
$29,500 + $332,700
$362,200
2016
$6,856 (+8.1%)
$25,800 + $295,400
$321,200
2013
$6,342
$23,400 + $243,300
$266,700
*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 12, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Mar 9, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
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: 1,419
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEAVER HEIGHTS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,916
Building Sq. Ft: 2,435
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 81 BEAVER HEIGHTS NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 81
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: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,916
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001371000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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