Ranch style, 2BR, 1.75BA, with 2 additional BRs in converted attached garage. Needs some work to siding, paint, flooring, plumbing, and HVAC etc. Extra large lot 60x304 ft. Most windows/doors have been replaced.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with Bill Carmichael• Realty Xperts
Source:DMMLS #440630
Redfin Estimate
$265,532
$146K since sold in May 2017$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.
Ranch style, 2BR, 1.75BA, with 2 additional BRs in converted attached garage. Needs some work to siding, paint, flooring, plumbing, and HVAC etc. Extra large lot 60x304 ft. Most windows/doors have been replaced.
Public Records
Jun 22, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,324 (+2.2%)
$64,800 + $185,000
$249,800
2024
$4,232 (+3.0%)
$57,800 + $167,800
$225,600
2023
$4,110 (+0.8%)
$57,800 + $167,800
$225,600
2022
$4,078 (−1.7%)
$48,300 + $135,000
$183,300
2021
$4,148 (−3.6%)
$48,300 + $135,000
$183,300
2020
$4,304 (+7.3%)
$48,300 + $135,000
$183,300
2019
$4,012 (+1.2%)
$45,900 + $128,900
$174,800
2018
$3,966 (+12.5%)
$45,900 + $128,900
$174,800
2017
$3,524 (−1.0%)
$40,700 + $117,100
$157,800
2016
$3,558 (+14.7%)
$35,300 + $103,500
$138,800
2013
$3,102
$33,500 + $100,400
$133,900
Tax history for 3901 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,324 (+2.2%)
$64,800 + $185,000
$249,800
2024
$4,232 (+3.0%)
$57,800 + $167,800
$225,600
2023
$4,110 (+0.8%)
$57,800 + $167,800
$225,600
2022
$4,078 (−1.7%)
$48,300 + $135,000
$183,300
2021
$4,148 (−3.6%)
$48,300 + $135,000
$183,300
2020
$4,304 (+7.3%)
$48,300 + $135,000
$183,300
2019
$4,012 (+1.2%)
$45,900 + $128,900
$174,800
2018
$3,966 (+12.5%)
$45,900 + $128,900
$174,800
2017
$3,524 (−1.0%)
$40,700 + $117,100
$157,800
2016
$3,558 (+14.7%)
$35,300 + $103,500
$138,800
2013
$3,102
$33,500 + $100,400
$133,900
*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
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 3, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - mec
HVAC
Oct 8, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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: 963
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WAYS HIGHLAND GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,254
Building Sq. Ft: 1,917
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: N 60 F LOT 10 WAY'S HIGHLAND GARDENS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,240
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.419
Depth Footage: 304
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,254
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Polk County
APN: 10012671000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
$253,000 – $306,000
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