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Off Market May 2025 for $245K

$249,193

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,882/mo

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3917 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Your Beaverdale dreams have come true! Absolutely perfect 2 bedroom, 1.5 story home with worry-free siding, inviting landscaping and a big back yard! Oversized two-car garage, too! You’ll want to own this home when you walk up, but c’mon inside and see the stunning hardwood floors, clean, updated kitchen and soak in the daylight from the many widows. . . and then…wait for it…check out the bathroom! Expanded and updated, this is one big powder room, folks! MBR features a massive walk-in closet. And the upstairs “attic” is finished and can be a bedroom, playroom or hideaway. See? Dreams do come true!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

9,600 sq ftLot Size

$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by John Stark • Iowa Realty Jordan Grove

Bought with Ingrid Williams • RE/MAX Precision

Source:DMMLS #555802

Redfin Estimate

$249,193

$4,193 since sold in May 2025$1,000 since August

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($222K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$200,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,199 sq ft
3815 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$226,900
B
2 beds1 bath920 sq ft
4308 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$178,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,070 sq ft
3700 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$212,500
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$265,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,079 sq ft
2832 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$252,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,149 sq ft
4114 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,384/mo

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

184

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 15 HRS AGO
2207 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$205,900
2 beds1 bath820 sq ft
2207 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 18 HRS AGO
$289,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,274 sq ft
3309 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 18 HRS AGO
3512 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$138,000
2 beds1 bath728 sq ft
3512 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$324,900
4 beds2 baths1,679 sq ft
2711 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 22 HRS AGO
$234,900
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
2903 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$515,000
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
4060 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$185,000
2 beds1 bath971 sq ft
4207 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$139,900
3 beds2 baths1,122 sq ft
2701 Mondamin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$115,000
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
2004 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$270,000
3 beds2 baths1,418 sq ft
3921 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3917 40th St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 16, 2025

Sold

$245,000

$205/sq ft

DMMLS #622223

Apr 30, 2021

Sold

$179,500

$150/sq ft

Feb 12, 2021

Listing Removed

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Feb 9, 2021

Listed

$179,500

$150/sq ft

Your Beaverdale dreams have come true! Absolutely perfect 3 bedroom, 1.5 story home with vinyl siding, inviting landscaping and a big back yard! Oversized two-car garage, too! Hardwood floors, clean, updated kitchen and soak in the daylight from the many widows. Expanded and updated, bathroom. MBR features a massive walk-in closet. Another nice size bedroom on main. The upstairs is finished and is a third bedroom, playroom or hideaway. Other updates include New Furnace, New roof, new carpet, new floor in bath, lights on the on garage. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

DMMLS #555802

Apr 20, 2018

Sold

$155,000

$130/sq ft

Feb 28, 2018

Listed

$153,000

$128/sq ft

Public Records

May 4, 2015

Sold

$140,000

$117/sq ft

DMMLS #450134

May 1, 2015

Sold

$139,900

$117/sq ft

Mar 11, 2015

Listed

$139,900

$117/sq ft

DMMLS #410564

May 23, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Dec 20, 2012

Listed

$134,900

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 29, 2008

Sold

$130,000

$109/sq ft

DMMLS #332056

Sep 26, 2008

Sold

$129,900

$109/sq ft

Jul 15, 2008

Listed

$139,900

$117/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 22, 2004

Sold

$102,000

$85/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,752 (+2.2%)

$53,700 + $164,300

$218,000

2024

$3,672 (+4.6%)

$47,800 + $149,300

$197,100

2023

$3,512 (+0.8%)

$47,800 + $149,300

$197,100

2022

$3,484 (−1.7%)

$40,000 + $117,900

$157,900

2021

$3,546 (−3.6%)

$40,000 + $117,900

$157,900

2020

$3,678 (+7.9%)

$40,000 + $117,900

$157,900

2019

$3,408 (+1.2%)

$38,000 + $112,700

$150,700

2018

$3,368 (+11.7%)

$38,000 + $112,700

$150,700

2017

$3,016 (−1.6%)

$33,700 + $101,600

$135,300

2016

$3,066 (+6.8%)

$29,300 + $90,700

$120,000

2013

$2,870

$27,700 + $87,700

$115,400

Tax history for 3917 40th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,752 (+2.2%)

$53,700 + $164,300

$218,000

2024

$3,672 (+4.6%)

$47,800 + $149,300

$197,100

2023

$3,512 (+0.8%)

$47,800 + $149,300

$197,100

2022

$3,484 (−1.7%)

$40,000 + $117,900

$157,900

2021

$3,546 (−3.6%)

$40,000 + $117,900

$157,900

2020

$3,678 (+7.9%)

$40,000 + $117,900

$157,900

2019

$3,408 (+1.2%)

$38,000 + $112,700

$150,700

2018

$3,368 (+11.7%)

$38,000 + $112,700

$150,700

2017

$3,016 (−1.6%)

$33,700 + $101,600

$135,300

2016

$3,066 (+6.8%)

$29,300 + $90,700

$120,000

2013

$2,870

$27,700 + $87,700

$115,400

*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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 778

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: WAYS HIGHLAND GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,194
Building Sq. Ft: 1,972
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: W 150 F LT 7 WAY'S HIGHLAND GARDENS

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,600
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.22
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 64
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,194
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Polk County
APN: 10012667000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

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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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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$237,000 – $287,000

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Home values near 3917 40th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3839 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1282 Sq. Ft.	$291,060
3915 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1466 Sq. Ft.	$209,571

Address	Redfin Estimate
3835 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1032 Sq. Ft.	$232,792
3911 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 752 Sq. Ft.	$217,337

Address	Redfin Estimate
3947 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 878 Sq. Ft.	$212,215
3945 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1411 Sq. Ft.	$270,524

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