One-of-a-kind Beaverdale home in a fantastic spot next to Ashby Park, close to restaurants & shopping! Experience the beautiful shade, oversized fenced lot with prof. landscaping, & private location. Split foyer w/ thoughtful modern remodel; kitchen has s/s appliances, huge quartz island, soft-close cabinets, real hdwd, opening to spacious LR with lg. windows bringing in views of the park & natural light. Sliders from DR lead to sprawling, versatile outdoor entertaining space. Master w/ attached bath, plus 2 addt'l bedrooms. LL offers rec room space, WB fireplace, modern bath. Other updates include PEX plumbing, brand new concrete driveway, garage floor, overhead door, windows, & more! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashley Platt• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Dixie Cox-Grieme• Iowa Realty Co., Inc.
Short Sale on this Beaverdale Beauty with a very private setting on the end of a dead end street. This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 3 baths with a very open floor plan. Updated kitchen and spacious dining room, fresh paint and newer flooring through out. Bedrooms are good size with master bedroom including master bath. Finised basement with an additional family room and fireplace, daylight windows and extra bathroom. Extra storage room attached to garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,908 (+2.1%)
$75,200 + $262,400
$337,600
2024
$5,784 (−2.0%)
$66,800 + $237,700
$304,500
2023
$5,900 (+0.8%)
$66,800 + $237,700
$304,500
2022
$5,852 (−3.1%)
$59,000 + $200,200
$259,200
2021
$6,042 (−3.7%)
$59,000 + $200,200
$259,200
2020
$6,276 (+6.3%)
$59,000 + $200,200
$259,200
2019
$5,904 (+1.0%)
$55,100 + $187,000
$242,100
2018
$5,844 (+9.9%)
$55,100 + $187,000
$242,100
2017
$5,318 (+10.0%)
$48,900 + $170,800
$219,700
2016
$4,834 (+6.9%)
$43,300 + $153,300
$196,600
2013
$4,520
$39,300 + $142,600
$181,900
Tax history for 3116 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,908 (+2.1%)
$75,200 + $262,400
$337,600
2024
$5,784 (−2.0%)
$66,800 + $237,700
$304,500
2023
$5,900 (+0.8%)
$66,800 + $237,700
$304,500
2022
$5,852 (−3.1%)
$59,000 + $200,200
$259,200
2021
$6,042 (−3.7%)
$59,000 + $200,200
$259,200
2020
$6,276 (+6.3%)
$59,000 + $200,200
$259,200
2019
$5,904 (+1.0%)
$55,100 + $187,000
$242,100
2018
$5,844 (+9.9%)
$55,100 + $187,000
$242,100
2017
$5,318 (+10.0%)
$48,900 + $170,800
$219,700
2016
$4,834 (+6.9%)
$43,300 + $153,300
$196,600
2013
$4,520
$39,300 + $142,600
$181,900
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,231
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009340003001
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
Jun 15, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Bathroom
Electrical
HVAC
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Jun 9, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Cement Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.352
Lot Size Acres: 0.352
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 625
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,276
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,231
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009340003001
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 • 0.9mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
$330,000 – $399,000
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