Nice Beaverdale bungalow located near shopping and schools. Home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Bathroom has tiled tub surround and tiled floor. Fresh paint, and new carpet throughout. Huge kitchen with updated cabinets, countertops, sink, and floor. Home has newer windows throughout. Enclosed front porch with deck and an open porch on back. New Roof. 2 car tandem garage with electric is great for storage or workshop. Tandem garage will be scrapped and painted before closing. NFC Financing available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
9,548 sq ftLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ingrid Williams• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with John Joseph Donahey• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Recently renovated ranch. Home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Bathroom has tiled tub surround and tiled floor. New paint, carpet throughout. Huge kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, sink, and floor. Home has newer windows throughout. Enclosed front porch with new deck and an open porch on back. 2 car tandem garage-great for storage. NFC Financing available, $10,000 grant up to $2,500 closing cost.
DMMLS #395785
May 31, 2012
Sold
$46,710
$57/sq ft
Feb 7, 2012
Listed
$50,000
$61/sq ft
+1
Nice Beaverdale bungalow located near shopping, schools, and bus route. Home sold "AS IS". Listing #161-201989, Earnest Deposit $500 if offer under $50,000, $1,000 if offer over $50,000. Must be certified funds to "HUD OR (Buyer's Name)" Initial bid gathering period for owner/occ bids only. If not sold owner/occ/investor are opened daily after date. Visit the HudHomeStore website for EXACT deadlines and for Closing Costs info, to view reports and to review bidding.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,934 (+2.0%)
$53,600 + $110,200
$163,800
2024
$2,876 (+3.4%)
$47,800 + $98,400
$146,200
2023
$2,782 (+0.8%)
$47,800 + $98,400
$146,200
2022
$2,760 (−0.8%)
$39,900 + $78,100
$118,000
2021
$2,782 (−3.7%)
$39,900 + $78,100
$118,000
2020
$2,890 (+7.7%)
$39,900 + $78,100
$118,000
2019
$2,684 (+1.0%)
$38,000 + $73,500
$111,500
2018
$2,658 (+12.9%)
$38,000 + $73,500
$111,500
2017
$2,354 (+3.0%)
$33,600 + $66,300
$99,900
2016
$2,286 (+19.3%)
$29,200 + $57,800
$87,000
2013
$1,916
$28,600 + $57,400
$86,000
Tax history for 3948 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,934 (+2.0%)
$53,600 + $110,200
$163,800
2024
$2,876 (+3.4%)
$47,800 + $98,400
$146,200
2023
$2,782 (+0.8%)
$47,800 + $98,400
$146,200
2022
$2,760 (−0.8%)
$39,900 + $78,100
$118,000
2021
$2,782 (−3.7%)
$39,900 + $78,100
$118,000
2020
$2,890 (+7.7%)
$39,900 + $78,100
$118,000
2019
$2,684 (+1.0%)
$38,000 + $73,500
$111,500
2018
$2,658 (+12.9%)
$38,000 + $73,500
$111,500
2017
$2,354 (+3.0%)
$33,600 + $66,300
$99,900
2016
$2,286 (+19.3%)
$29,200 + $57,800
$87,000
2013
$1,916
$28,600 + $57,400
$86,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
154 ft.
Lot size
9,548 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
814
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012702000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Tandem
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Interior Features
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.219
Lot Size Acres: 0.219
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,720
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 814
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,548 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012702000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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$176,000 – $213,000
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