4040 43rd St is a 2,160 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $346,741.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$346,741
$14K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.6% lower than the average sale price ($349K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,504 (−0.3%)
$57,400 + $269,400
$326,800
2024
$5,520 (−1.4%)
$51,400 + $246,700
$298,100
2023
$5,596 (+0.8%)
$51,400 + $246,700
$298,100
2022
$5,552 (−14.6%)
$44,300 + $202,000
$246,300
2021
$6,504 (−3.6%)
$44,300 + $202,000
$246,300
2020
$6,750 (+6.0%)
$44,300 + $202,000
$246,300
2019
$6,368 (+1.1%)
$40,700 + $228,500
$269,200
2018
$6,298 (+10.0%)
$40,700 + $228,500
$269,200
2017
$5,728 (+8.8%)
$35,900 + $209,600
$245,500
2016
$5,266 (+7.1%)
$32,200 + $188,100
$220,300
2013
$4,916
$29,700 + $177,200
$206,900
Tax history for 4040 43rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,504 (−0.3%)
$57,400 + $269,400
$326,800
2024
$5,520 (−1.4%)
$51,400 + $246,700
$298,100
2023
$5,596 (+0.8%)
$51,400 + $246,700
$298,100
2022
$5,552 (−14.6%)
$44,300 + $202,000
$246,300
2021
$6,504 (−3.6%)
$44,300 + $202,000
$246,300
2020
$6,750 (+6.0%)
$44,300 + $202,000
$246,300
2019
$6,368 (+1.1%)
$40,700 + $228,500
$269,200
2018
$6,298 (+10.0%)
$40,700 + $228,500
$269,200
2017
$5,728 (+8.8%)
$35,900 + $209,600
$245,500
2016
$5,266 (+7.1%)
$32,200 + $188,100
$220,300
2013
$4,916
$29,700 + $177,200
$206,900
*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
Jul 25, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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: 2,160
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN ECHO
Living Sq. Ft: 2,160
Building Sq. Ft: 4,320
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E 116F LOT 122 GLEN ECHO
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 504
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,600
Legal Lot Number: 122
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.266
Depth Footage: 116
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005350002000
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 • 0.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$330,000 – $399,000
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