4011 40th St is a 1,296 square foot house on a 8,025 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $258,878.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,025 sq ftLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$258,878
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 17.6% higher than the average sale price ($220K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,026 (+2.2%)
$51,300 + $234,900
$286,200
2024
$4,920 (+1.5%)
$45,900 + $214,700
$260,600
2023
$4,846 (+0.8%)
$45,900 + $214,700
$260,600
2022
$4,808 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $174,900
$214,500
2021
$4,706 (−3.6%)
$39,600 + $174,900
$214,500
2020
$4,884 (+6.8%)
$39,600 + $174,900
$214,500
2019
$4,574 (+1.1%)
$36,300 + $160,900
$197,200
2018
$4,522 (+9.1%)
$36,300 + $160,900
$197,200
2017
$4,146 (+3.5%)
$32,100 + $146,600
$178,700
2016
$4,006 (+7.1%)
$28,800 + $133,000
$161,800
2013
$3,742
$27,800 + $131,700
$159,500
Tax history for 4011 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,026 (+2.2%)
$51,300 + $234,900
$286,200
2024
$4,920 (+1.5%)
$45,900 + $214,700
$260,600
2023
$4,846 (+0.8%)
$45,900 + $214,700
$260,600
2022
$4,808 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $174,900
$214,500
2021
$4,706 (−3.6%)
$39,600 + $174,900
$214,500
2020
$4,884 (+6.8%)
$39,600 + $174,900
$214,500
2019
$4,574 (+1.1%)
$36,300 + $160,900
$197,200
2018
$4,522 (+9.1%)
$36,300 + $160,900
$197,200
2017
$4,146 (+3.5%)
$32,100 + $146,600
$178,700
2016
$4,006 (+7.1%)
$28,800 + $133,000
$161,800
2013
$3,742
$27,800 + $131,700
$159,500
*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
Apr 1, 2024 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Mar 18, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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: 904
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: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHARON PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
Building Sq. Ft: 2,200
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 18 SHARON PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,192
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,025
Legal Lot Number: 18
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.184
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 59
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,025 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Polk County
APN: 10011271000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $298,000
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