4027 40th St is a 1,049 square foot house on a 8,032 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 16, 2007 for $138,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $240,838.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,032 sq ftLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$240,838
$103K since sold in August 2007$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($220K) of 5 comparable homes.
This charming Beaverdale home has hardwood floors, arched doorways & crown molding. Large 12.5x16 living room. Large kitchen with dining area, oak cabinets & new stainless steel refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & microwave. 1 1/2 year old Kenmore washer & dryer also included. Wood slider to large 12x16 deck. Attractive front & rear doors with full glass storm doors. Ceiling fans in all 3 bedrooms. Bath updated in 2005 (both cabinets included). Nice 10x23 family room in basement. Non conforming bedroom & 3/4 bath have floor coverings & finished walls, do not have finished ceilings. Basement has been professionally waterproofed, has 2 sump pumps. 1 year old high efficiency furnace. Plumbed for gas or electric dryer, nice folding table. Water softener & water filtration system stay. Large 2 car garage w/ opener. Fenced rear yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,554 (−1.6%)
$51,400 + $169,500
$220,900
2024
$3,610 (−3.1%)
$45,900 + $155,100
$201,000
2023
$3,724 (+0.8%)
$45,900 + $155,100
$201,000
2022
$3,694 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $127,300
$166,900
2021
$3,616 (−3.6%)
$39,600 + $127,300
$166,900
2020
$3,752 (+7.0%)
$39,600 + $127,300
$166,900
2019
$3,506 (+1.2%)
$36,300 + $117,200
$153,500
2018
$3,466 (+9.2%)
$36,300 + $117,200
$153,500
2017
$3,174 (+3.5%)
$32,100 + $106,900
$139,000
2016
$3,066 (+7.1%)
$28,800 + $97,100
$125,900
2013
$2,862
$27,800 + $96,300
$124,100
Tax history for 4027 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,554 (−1.6%)
$51,400 + $169,500
$220,900
2024
$3,610 (−3.1%)
$45,900 + $155,100
$201,000
2023
$3,724 (+0.8%)
$45,900 + $155,100
$201,000
2022
$3,694 (+2.2%)
$39,600 + $127,300
$166,900
2021
$3,616 (−3.6%)
$39,600 + $127,300
$166,900
2020
$3,752 (+7.0%)
$39,600 + $127,300
$166,900
2019
$3,506 (+1.2%)
$36,300 + $117,200
$153,500
2018
$3,466 (+9.2%)
$36,300 + $117,200
$153,500
2017
$3,174 (+3.5%)
$32,100 + $106,900
$139,000
2016
$3,066 (+7.1%)
$28,800 + $97,100
$125,900
2013
$2,862
$27,800 + $96,300
$124,100
*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
Feb 20, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Mar 7, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Grading
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: 1,049
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: SHARON PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,049
Building Sq. Ft: 2,098
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 14 SHARON PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,032
Legal Lot Number: 14
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,049
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,032 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011267000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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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
$229,000 – $277,000
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