3115 40th St is a 1,324 square foot house on a 10,152 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $270,202.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
10,152 sq ftLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$270,202
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($272K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,366 (+2.2%)
$67,000 + $185,400
$252,400
2024
$4,274 (−2.5%)
$59,500 + $168,200
$227,700
2023
$4,382 (+0.8%)
$59,500 + $168,200
$227,700
2022
$4,346 (−0.3%)
$52,600 + $142,200
$194,800
2021
$4,358 (−3.6%)
$52,600 + $142,200
$194,800
2020
$4,522 (+7.5%)
$52,600 + $142,200
$194,800
2019
$4,208 (+1.2%)
$49,100 + $134,100
$183,200
2018
$4,160 (+9.6%)
$49,100 + $134,100
$183,200
2017
$3,794 (+8.8%)
$43,500 + $121,600
$165,100
2016
$3,486 (+7.2%)
$38,600 + $110,200
$148,800
2013
$3,252
$35,700 + $104,200
$139,900
Tax history for 3115 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,366 (+2.2%)
$67,000 + $185,400
$252,400
2024
$4,274 (−2.5%)
$59,500 + $168,200
$227,700
2023
$4,382 (+0.8%)
$59,500 + $168,200
$227,700
2022
$4,346 (−0.3%)
$52,600 + $142,200
$194,800
2021
$4,358 (−3.6%)
$52,600 + $142,200
$194,800
2020
$4,522 (+7.5%)
$52,600 + $142,200
$194,800
2019
$4,208 (+1.2%)
$49,100 + $134,100
$183,200
2018
$4,160 (+9.6%)
$49,100 + $134,100
$183,200
2017
$3,794 (+8.8%)
$43,500 + $121,600
$165,100
2016
$3,486 (+7.2%)
$38,600 + $110,200
$148,800
2013
$3,252
$35,700 + $104,200
$139,900
*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
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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: 416
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORTIETH STREET PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,324
Building Sq. Ft: 1,740
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 2 FORTIETH STREET PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 300
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,152
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.233
Depth Footage: 188
Front Footage: 54
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,324
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,152 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Polk County
APN: 10004833000000
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.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$257,000 – $311,000
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