This home has so much to offer for such an affordable price. The main level features 2 nice sized bedrooms with a full bath in between. The eat in style kitchen has newer appliances all included with the sale. Enjoy relaxing with the family in the large living room. The basement is partially finished and makes for an ideal rec room or hobby area with tons of storage space. The fenced back yard is perfect for kids and dogs to enjoy the spring weather. Check out that large two car detached garage. All this ideally located in one of Des Moines great neighborhoods with easy access to shopping, schools, parks, and more!
2 bedroom home with 1 bath in well established neighborhood. Fenced rear yard, 2 car detached garage, home needs TLC, has hardwood floors. Home sold AS IS.
Public Records
Sep 28, 2004
Sold
$118,000
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,892 (+2.2%)
$49,300 + $120,200
$169,500
2024
$2,830
$44,000 + $110,300
$154,300
2023
$2,832 (+0.9%)
$44,000 + $110,300
$154,300
2022
$2,808 (+1.5%)
$38,000 + $91,000
$129,000
2021
$2,766 (−3.6%)
$38,000 + $91,000
$129,000
2020
$2,868 (−0.6%)
$38,000 + $91,000
$129,000
2019
$2,886 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $84,500
$119,400
2018
$2,858 (+7.9%)
$34,900 + $84,500
$119,400
2017
$2,648 (+1.1%)
$30,800 + $76,600
$107,400
2016
$2,620 (+6.7%)
$27,600 + $70,300
$97,900
2013
$2,456
$27,400 + $71,200
$98,600
Tax history for 4022 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,892 (+2.2%)
$49,300 + $120,200
$169,500
2024
$2,830
$44,000 + $110,300
$154,300
2023
$2,832 (+0.9%)
$44,000 + $110,300
$154,300
2022
$2,808 (+1.5%)
$38,000 + $91,000
$129,000
2021
$2,766 (−3.6%)
$38,000 + $91,000
$129,000
2020
$2,868 (−0.6%)
$38,000 + $91,000
$129,000
2019
$2,886 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $84,500
$119,400
2018
$2,858 (+7.9%)
$34,900 + $84,500
$119,400
2017
$2,648 (+1.1%)
$30,800 + $76,600
$107,400
2016
$2,620 (+6.7%)
$27,600 + $70,300
$97,900
2013
$2,456
$27,400 + $71,200
$98,600
*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
56 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
7,681 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
845
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011278000000
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: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.176
Lot Size Acres: 0.176
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X135
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 300
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,858
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.: 845
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,681 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011278000000
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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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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Estimated sale price
$198,000 – $240,000
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