3104 40th St is a 1,590 square foot house on a 0.47 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $323,314.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$323,314
$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.9% higher than the average sale price ($263K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,496 (−0.3%)
$91,400 + $242,100
$333,500
2024
$5,512 (−3.8%)
$81,200 + $216,500
$297,700
2023
$5,730 (+0.8%)
$81,200 + $216,500
$297,700
2022
$5,684 (+1.1%)
$71,600 + $180,400
$252,000
2021
$5,620 (−3.6%)
$71,600 + $180,400
$252,000
2020
$5,832 (+7.7%)
$71,600 + $180,400
$252,000
2019
$5,414 (+2.5%)
$66,900 + $166,900
$233,800
2018
$5,282 (+14.3%)
$66,900 + $166,900
$233,800
2017
$4,622 (+11.6%)
$59,400 + $147,900
$207,300
2016
$4,140 (+8.0%)
$47,800 + $131,600
$179,400
2013
$3,832
$43,500 + $121,000
$164,500
Tax history for 3104 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,496 (−0.3%)
$91,400 + $242,100
$333,500
2024
$5,512 (−3.8%)
$81,200 + $216,500
$297,700
2023
$5,730 (+0.8%)
$81,200 + $216,500
$297,700
2022
$5,684 (+1.1%)
$71,600 + $180,400
$252,000
2021
$5,620 (−3.6%)
$71,600 + $180,400
$252,000
2020
$5,832 (+7.7%)
$71,600 + $180,400
$252,000
2019
$5,414 (+2.5%)
$66,900 + $166,900
$233,800
2018
$5,282 (+14.3%)
$66,900 + $166,900
$233,800
2017
$4,622 (+11.6%)
$59,400 + $147,900
$207,300
2016
$4,140 (+8.0%)
$47,800 + $131,600
$179,400
2013
$3,832
$43,500 + $121,000
$164,500
*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 25, 2020 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
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: 906
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORTIETH STREET PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,590
Building Sq. Ft: 2,496
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: N 108 F LOT 6 FORTIETH STREET PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,304
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.466
Depth Footage: 188
Front Footage: 108
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,590
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10004840000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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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
$308,000 – $372,000
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