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Off Market Dec 2015 for $255K

$430,335

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,757/mo

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2,374

sq ft

4720 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

A contemporary wooded retreat! 3+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, Formal dining room, family room + a Lower Level Walkout. This contemporary back of this home has glass from the floor to the ceiling. It is so unique and a must see to enjoy the view. The large kitchen overlooks the woods and is great for entertaining. There is all newer stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom is secluded. This home needs to be seen to enjoy. There is tons of storage and a newer wood shake roof. This home as been well maintained.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Scott Remsburg • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Scott Remsburg • Iowa Realty Valley West

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•Source:DMMLS #505926

Redfin Estimate

$430,335

$175K since sold in December 2015$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 27.7% higher than the average sale price ($337K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$335,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,060 sq ft
3500 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$343,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,784 sq ft
3515 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$399,900
C
3 beds2 baths2,571 sq ft
4001 Crestmoor Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$339,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,735 sq ft
4422 Palm Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$325,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths2,059 sq ft
3714 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$280,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,006 sq ft
3414 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

182

2 MoM

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NEW 24 HRS AGO
$515,000
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
4060 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
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2 beds1 bath1,006 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$430,000
4 beds4 baths2,111 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
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2016 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 4720 40th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #505926

Dec 15, 2015

Sold

$255,000

$107/sq ft

Oct 12, 2015

Listed

$269,000

$113/sq ft

DMMLS #400285

Jul 3, 2012

Sold

$182,500

$77/sq ft

Apr 26, 2012

Listed

$189,900

$80/sq ft

+15

One of a kind! Don't miss the opportunity for your buyer to own this wooded retreat!! Contemporary flair - 3+ bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, formal dining room. , back of home is glass from floor to ceiling, all new stainless steel appliances in large entertaining kitchen that over looks woods. Secluded master. Lower level walkout with family room. Tons of storage. Newer wood shake roof. Home has been well maintained - must see this unique home!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,624 (+2.1%)

$76,900 + $296,700

$373,600

2024

$6,486 (−0.8%)

$68,700 + $271,500

$340,200

2023

$6,536 (+0.8%)

$68,700 + $271,500

$340,200

2022

$6,484 (+1.9%)

$59,300 + $226,900

$286,200

2021

$6,360 (−3.7%)

$59,300 + $226,900

$286,200

2020

$6,602 (+5.9%)

$59,300 + $226,900

$286,200

2019

$6,232 (+1.1%)

$54,400 + $209,100

$263,500

2018

$6,164 (+10.1%)

$54,400 + $209,100

$263,500

2017

$5,598 (+7.6%)

$48,100 + $192,300

$240,400

2016

$5,202 (−2.3%)

$43,100 + $172,400

$215,500

2013

$5,324

$35,400 + $160,400

$195,800

Tax history for 4720 40th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,624 (+2.1%)

$76,900 + $296,700

$373,600

2024

$6,486 (−0.8%)

$68,700 + $271,500

$340,200

2023

$6,536 (+0.8%)

$68,700 + $271,500

$340,200

2022

$6,484 (+1.9%)

$59,300 + $226,900

$286,200

2021

$6,360 (−3.7%)

$59,300 + $226,900

$286,200

2020

$6,602 (+5.9%)

$59,300 + $226,900

$286,200

2019

$6,232 (+1.1%)

$54,400 + $209,100

$263,500

2018

$6,164 (+10.1%)

$54,400 + $209,100

$263,500

2017

$5,598 (+7.6%)

$48,100 + $192,300

$240,400

2016

$5,202 (−2.3%)

$43,100 + $172,400

$215,500

2013

$5,324

$35,400 + $160,400

$195,800

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

115 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,374

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10001502029051

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Shingle, Wood
Construction Details: Frame

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.528
Lot Size Acres: 0.528
Lot Size Dimensions: 115X200
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-80

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,400
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,202

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: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,374
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001502029051

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$409,000 – $495,000

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Home values near 4720 40th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4600 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$287,808
4612 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$323,595

Address	Redfin Estimate
4700 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1957 Sq. Ft.	$392,552
4606 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1213 Sq. Ft.	$293,243

Address	Redfin Estimate
4618 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$274,127
4607 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1209 Sq. Ft.	$289,505

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