3708 40th St is a 975 square foot house on a 8,078 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $209,459.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,078 sq ftLot Size
$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$209,459
$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($207K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,244 (−1.9%)
$51,700 + $153,500
$205,200
2024
$3,306 (−0.7%)
$46,100 + $139,400
$185,500
2023
$3,330 (+0.8%)
$46,100 + $139,400
$185,500
2022
$3,304 (−1.8%)
$38,500 + $111,700
$150,200
2021
$3,366 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $111,700
$150,200
2020
$3,492 (+2.2%)
$38,500 + $111,700
$150,200
2019
$3,418 (+1.2%)
$36,600 + $106,900
$143,500
2018
$3,378 (+0.2%)
$36,600 + $106,900
$143,500
2017
$3,372 (+12.7%)
$32,400 + $103,300
$135,700
2016
$2,992 (+7.2%)
$28,200 + $105,000
$133,200
2013
$2,790
$25,200 + $96,100
$121,300
Tax history for 3708 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,244 (−1.9%)
$51,700 + $153,500
$205,200
2024
$3,306 (−0.7%)
$46,100 + $139,400
$185,500
2023
$3,330 (+0.8%)
$46,100 + $139,400
$185,500
2022
$3,304 (−1.8%)
$38,500 + $111,700
$150,200
2021
$3,366 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $111,700
$150,200
2020
$3,492 (+2.2%)
$38,500 + $111,700
$150,200
2019
$3,418 (+1.2%)
$36,600 + $106,900
$143,500
2018
$3,378 (+0.2%)
$36,600 + $106,900
$143,500
2017
$3,372 (+12.7%)
$32,400 + $103,300
$135,700
2016
$2,992 (+7.2%)
$28,200 + $105,000
$133,200
2013
$2,790
$25,200 + $96,100
$121,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NX1
Neighborhood Mix District
NX1 is intended for a mix of single- and smaller-scaled multiple-household uses and building forms to preserve the scale and character of the existing neighborhood while allowing for new infill housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 975
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KNAPP PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 975
Building Sq. Ft: 1,802
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 56 KNAPP PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 252
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,078
Legal Lot Number: 56
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.185
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 57
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 975
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,078 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008013000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
$199,000 – $241,000
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