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Off Market Dec 2021 for $520K

$601,954

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,499/mo

•

3,005

sq ft

3000 SW 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

About this home

.. .and it’s even more beautiful in person! This listing includes 2 parcels (home is on . 337) plus 3.593 acres in Forest Preserve. This home has been preinspected, radon tested and sewer scoped for the Buyers. .. truly move in ready! This one-of-a-kind beautiful cottage type feel home "in the woods" but yet nestled in the heart of the City in a fabulous location to bike paths, Gray's lake and downtown. This home has the character and charm of it's time with wooden floors in the formal dining room. The 3 skylights bring in the natural light and the north side of the home captures a beautiful scene of the wooded area behind them. The backyard welcomes deer, turkeys, etc. The main level is perfect for entertaining in the spacious kitchen with an eat-in area, formal dining and family room. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms (the master suite makes you feel pampered)! The lower level walkout has a family/rec room, office, mechanical room and storage. See attached list of Improvements.

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

3.93 acresLot Size

$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Michelle Hanson • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Zac Bales-Henry • Black Phoenix Group

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•Source:DMMLS #638376

Redfin Estimate

$601,954

$82K since sold in December 2021$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 17.7% lower than the average sale price ($731K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 6, 2026
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$457,500
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,356 sq ft
3100 SW 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$760,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,755 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,400,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths3,255 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$750,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,265 sq ft
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SOLD APR 30, 2026
$625,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,618 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$395,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,152 sq ft
3601 SW 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

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Market trends in 50321, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$337K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

$325,000
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3800 SW 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
$400,000
3 beds2 baths1,988 sq ft
3414 Wakonda Ct, Des Moines, IA 50321
$134,500
2 beds2.5 baths1,140 sq ft
6001 Creston Ave #11, Des Moines, IA 50321
$445,000
4 beds3 baths1,858 sq ft
3813 SW 28th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321
$339,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,029 sq ft
3700 SW 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
$625,000
3 beds3 baths2,277 sq ft
3131 Fleur Dr #803, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Sale history for 3000 SW 40th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #638376

Dec 1, 2021

Sold

$520,000

$173/sq ft

Oct 28, 2021

Pending

—

Oct 19, 2021

Price Changed

$525,000

$175/sq ft

Sep 24, 2021

Listed

$550,000

$183/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 24, 2013

Sold

$242,000

$81/sq ft

DMMLS #411291

Jan 23, 2013

Sold

$63,000

$21/sq ft

Jan 15, 2013

Listed

$63,000

$21/sq ft

DMMLS #405245

Jan 23, 2013

Sold

$242,000

$81/sq ft

Aug 10, 2012

Listed

$324,900

$108/sq ft

+20

Fantastic in-town acreage! Well maintained 4BR two story w/ over 3000sf finished plus additional finished basement of nearly 800sf! 1st floor family room addition that overlooks nearly 4 acres m/l of forest preserve. House is professionally decorated and designed. Two woodburning fireplaces, center island kitchen, 4 updated baths including 3 upstairs plus stool in lower level. All high quality fixtures. All appliances & washer/dryer included. Office with fireplace plus rec room or 2nd family room in walkout basement. Recently replaced (2006) cedar shake roof and brick exterior and fireplace chase. Custom designed landscaping and patio areas with park like setting. close to everything including, downtown, airport, WDM historic area and water works/Grayslake parks. Home warranty included.

DMMLS #390521

Aug 1, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Sep 20, 2011

Listed

$340,000

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,046 (−2.0%)

$49,900 + $567,200

$617,100

2024

$11,272 (+9.2%)

$43,900 + $506,300

$550,200

2023

$10,326 (+47.1%)

$43,900 + $529,100

$573,000

2022

$7,020 (−5.7%)

$34,900 + $403,200

$438,100

2021

$7,442 (−3.7%)

$34,900 + $274,200

$309,100

2020

$7,726 (+8.2%)

$34,900 + $274,200

$309,100

2019

$7,142 (+1.1%)

$34,700 + $272,100

$306,800

2018

$7,066 (+6.5%)

$34,700 + $272,100

$306,800

2017

$6,632 (+7.8%)

$30,000 + $244,300

$274,300

2016

$6,150 (+6.5%)

$27,400 + $226,300

$253,700

2013

$5,776

$25,600 + $214,600

$240,200

Tax history for 3000 SW 40th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,046 (−2.0%)

$49,900 + $567,200

$617,100

2024

$11,272 (+9.2%)

$43,900 + $506,300

$550,200

2023

$10,326 (+47.1%)

$43,900 + $529,100

$573,000

2022

$7,020 (−5.7%)

$34,900 + $403,200

$438,100

2021

$7,442 (−3.7%)

$34,900 + $274,200

$309,100

2020

$7,726 (+8.2%)

$34,900 + $274,200

$309,100

2019

$7,142 (+1.1%)

$34,700 + $272,100

$306,800

2018

$7,066 (+6.5%)

$34,700 + $272,100

$306,800

2017

$6,632 (+7.8%)

$30,000 + $244,300

$274,300

2016

$6,150 (+6.5%)

$27,400 + $226,300

$253,700

2013

$5,776

$25,600 + $214,600

$240,200

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

88 ft.

Lot depth

157 ft.

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,005

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

01003971032000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Rubber, Shingle, Wood
Construction Details: Brick, See Remarks, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.93
Lot Size Acres: 3.93
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,207
Tax Year: 2021

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: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,005
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01003971032000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Park Ave Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi

2/10

Brody Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

2/10

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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 • 50321

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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

$572,000 – $693,000

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Home values near 3000 SW 40th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3023 Southwest 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$334,040
3101 Southwest 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$322,160

Address	Redfin Estimate
3035 Southwest 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$390,204
3007 Southwest 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$396,263

Address	Redfin Estimate
3029 Southwest 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1998 Sq. Ft.	$369,844
3038 Southwest 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1751 Sq. Ft.	$325,772

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