3709 40th St is a 902 square foot house on a 8,400 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 21, 2024 for $155,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $223,885.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$223,885
$69K since sold in March 2024$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8% higher than the average sale price ($207K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
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:
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Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Feb 11, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 902
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KNAPP PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 902
Building Sq. Ft: 2,181
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 53 & S 7.5 F LOT 54 KNAPP PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 377
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 53
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 902
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008010000000
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 • 0.7mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $258,000
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