3159 40th St is a 1,528 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $250,468.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$250,468
$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($240K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,860 (−1.3%)
$70,500 + $169,800
$240,300
2024
$3,910 (−7.1%)
$62,600 + $153,600
$216,200
2023
$4,208 (+0.8%)
$62,600 + $153,600
$216,200
2022
$4,174
$55,300 + $132,100
$187,400
2021
$4,172 (−3.6%)
$55,300 + $132,100
$187,400
2020
$4,330 (+7.9%)
$55,300 + $132,100
$187,400
2019
$4,014 (+1.2%)
$51,600 + $124,200
$175,800
2018
$3,968 (+9.3%)
$51,600 + $124,200
$175,800
2017
$3,632 (+9.1%)
$45,800 + $112,100
$157,900
2016
$3,330 (+7.2%)
$40,500 + $102,300
$142,800
2013
$3,106
$37,600 + $96,400
$134,000
Tax history for 3159 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,860 (−1.3%)
$70,500 + $169,800
$240,300
2024
$3,910 (−7.1%)
$62,600 + $153,600
$216,200
2023
$4,208 (+0.8%)
$62,600 + $153,600
$216,200
2022
$4,174
$55,300 + $132,100
$187,400
2021
$4,172 (−3.6%)
$55,300 + $132,100
$187,400
2020
$4,330 (+7.9%)
$55,300 + $132,100
$187,400
2019
$4,014 (+1.2%)
$51,600 + $124,200
$175,800
2018
$3,968 (+9.3%)
$51,600 + $124,200
$175,800
2017
$3,632 (+9.1%)
$45,800 + $112,100
$157,900
2016
$3,330 (+7.2%)
$40,500 + $102,300
$142,800
2013
$3,106
$37,600 + $96,400
$134,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 568
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FORTIETH STREET PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,528
Building Sq. Ft: 2,336
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 1 FORTIETH STREET PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,332
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.283
Depth Footage: 188
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Polk County
APN: 10004832000000
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
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $289,000
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