This 3 bedroom ranch with brick front and plaster wall construction is meticulously maintained, inside and out. Features include beautiful hardwood floors throughout bedrooms and living/dining areas, plus coved living room ceiling. White galley kitchen retains original mid-century cabinetry with custom arched fronts and ribbed glass. Unique features within 595 sq. ft. of finished basement include storage room behind sliding doors, plus private insulated office with handmade U-shaped desktop and tons of storage/display cabinetry. Recent upgrades include water heater (2018), electrical panel (2017), radon mitigation (2011), furnace (2007), 30-year shingles (2009) and basement shower. Detached 1.5-car garage features full-width door and handy workshop addition. The property is beautifully landscaped and backyard is privacy fenced.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
8,100 sq ftLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Venteicher• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Listed by Brenda Klenk• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with Kasey Kliegl• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Source:DMMLS #579675
Redfin Estimate
$256,864
$64K since sold in September 2020$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 16.9% higher than the average sale price ($220K) of 6 comparable homes.
This 3 bedroom ranch with brick front and plaster wall construction is meticulously maintained, inside and out. Features include beautiful hardwood floors throughout bedrooms and living/dining areas, plus coved living room ceiling. White galley kitchen retains original mid-century cabinetry with custom arched fronts and ribbed glass. Unique features within 595 sq. ft. of finished basement include storage room behind sliding doors, plus private insulated office with handmade U-shaped desktop and tons of storage/display cabinetry. Recent upgrades include water heater (2018), electrical panel (2017), radon mitigation (2011), furnace (2007), 30-year shingles (2009) and basement shower. Detached 1.5-car garage features full-width door and handy workshop addition. The property is beautifully landscaped and backyard is privacy fenced.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,122 (+2.1%)
$51,500 + $174,800
$226,300
2024
$4,038 (+0.9%)
$46,000 + $159,300
$205,300
2023
$4,000 (+0.8%)
$46,000 + $159,300
$205,300
2022
$3,970 (+7.6%)
$39,700 + $130,000
$169,700
2021
$3,688 (+3.2%)
$39,700 + $130,000
$169,700
2020
$3,574 (+7.5%)
$39,700 + $130,000
$169,700
2019
$3,326 (+1.2%)
$36,400 + $120,000
$156,400
2018
$3,288 (+8.9%)
$36,400 + $110,300
$146,700
2017
$3,018 (+5.7%)
$32,200 + $100,100
$132,300
2016
$2,856 (+7.1%)
$28,800 + $91,300
$120,100
2013
$2,666
$27,400 + $88,800
$116,200
Tax history for 4230 40th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,122 (+2.1%)
$51,500 + $174,800
$226,300
2024
$4,038 (+0.9%)
$46,000 + $159,300
$205,300
2023
$4,000 (+0.8%)
$46,000 + $159,300
$205,300
2022
$3,970 (+7.6%)
$39,700 + $130,000
$169,700
2021
$3,688 (+3.2%)
$39,700 + $130,000
$169,700
2020
$3,574 (+7.5%)
$39,700 + $130,000
$169,700
2019
$3,326 (+1.2%)
$36,400 + $120,000
$156,400
2018
$3,288 (+8.9%)
$36,400 + $110,300
$146,700
2017
$3,018 (+5.7%)
$32,200 + $100,100
$132,300
2016
$2,856 (+7.1%)
$28,800 + $91,300
$120,100
2013
$2,666
$27,400 + $88,800
$116,200
*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 14, 2017 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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: 1,008
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONTEREY PARK 1
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 1,421
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 20 MONTEREY PARK PLAT NO 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 386
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,100
Legal Lot Number: 20
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.186
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009976000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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