If you're looking for charm and character you've found the one. This 1920's charmer is ready to be brought back to it's former glory. The main level offers a formal dining room, large living room with fireplace, and a sunroom that's sure to become your favorite room of the house. Check out those gorgeous hardwood floors! The second floor features three bedrooms and a full bathroom. There is plenty of sweat equity to be had. Great Beaverdale location within walking distance of parks, schools, shopping, and more. Property is offer under the First Look Initiative. Investor offers will not be considered until the 20th day on market.
Pottery Barn cute! Beautiful original woodwork includes built-ins, crown molding and original oak French doors and swinging doors! All new insulation. Newer windows upstairs and in 3 season room - plus beautiful newer slate tile. Hardwood floors refinished. New fireplace insert. New counter tops and vinyl in kitchen, freshly painted interior. Truly a gorgeous home - you won't want to miss this one!
Public Records
Feb 6, 2006
Sold
$150,000
$89/sq ft
DMMLS #272262
Dec 5, 2005
Listed
$154,900
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,564 (+2.1%)
$65,200 + $198,700
$263,900
2024
$4,468 (−2.7%)
$58,600 + $179,000
$237,600
2023
$4,592 (+0.8%)
$58,600 + $179,000
$237,600
2022
$4,554 (−19.1%)
$51,800 + $151,900
$203,700
2021
$5,630 (−6.3%)
$51,800 + $151,900
$203,700
2020
$6,010 (+1.7%)
$51,800 + $151,900
$203,700
2019
$5,912 (+9.7%)
$47,400 + $178,200
$225,600
2018
$5,388 (+11.2%)
$47,400 + $178,200
$225,600
2017
$4,844 (+8.4%)
$42,200 + $160,300
$202,500
2016
$4,470 (+7.9%)
$37,000 + $142,100
$179,100
2013
$4,144
$34,600 + $133,600
$168,200
Tax history for 2611 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,564 (+2.1%)
$65,200 + $198,700
$263,900
2024
$4,468 (−2.7%)
$58,600 + $179,000
$237,600
2023
$4,592 (+0.8%)
$58,600 + $179,000
$237,600
2022
$4,554 (−19.1%)
$51,800 + $151,900
$203,700
2021
$5,630 (−6.3%)
$51,800 + $151,900
$203,700
2020
$6,010 (+1.7%)
$51,800 + $151,900
$203,700
2019
$5,912 (+9.7%)
$47,400 + $178,200
$225,600
2018
$5,388 (+11.2%)
$47,400 + $178,200
$225,600
2017
$4,844 (+8.4%)
$42,200 + $160,300
$202,500
2016
$4,470 (+7.9%)
$37,000 + $142,100
$179,100
2013
$4,144
$34,600 + $133,600
$168,200
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
74 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
10,212 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,694
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10005974000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.234
Lot Size Acres: 0.234
Lot Size Dimensions: 74X138
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,442
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,694
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,212 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005974000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
1/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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