3038 SW 40th St is a 1,751 square foot house on a 10,800 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 31, 2005 for $174,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $325,772.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
10,800 sq ftLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$325,772
$152K since sold in August 2005$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($348K) 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
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 2, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Oct 18, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Grading
Plumbing
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: 1,364
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
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: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARK AVE PLAZA WEST 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,751
Building Sq. Ft: 3,577
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 22 PARK AVENUE PLAZA WEST PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,800
Legal Lot Number: 22
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.248
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,751
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 01003971039000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Park Ave Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$310,000 – $375,000
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