$3,254 Closing Credit¹
#718333, Preston Daniels, Listing office: Century 21 Signature
$283,500 List price
1055 40th St Des Moines, IA 50311
$3,367
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,513 sqft
0.2 acres
$187 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1055 40th St
Cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on quiet street. Additional non conforming BR in lower level. Finished lower level also includes family room, laundry room, and utility room. Updates include new roof, AC, furnace, hot water heater, and radon mitigation system. APHW included.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingBaseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingAttic Fan, Central Air
Size1,513 sqft
Lot size0.152 Acres
Year built1926
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #719148
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, One and One Half Story
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
- List Price: $283,500
- Price/SqFt: $187
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,164
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: 42nd St to Kingman Blvd. Turn East on Kingman Blvd to 40th St. Turn North on 40th to home.
- Year Built: 1926
- Living Area: 1,513 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.152 Acres
- MLS Number: 719148
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 778-7658
- Listing Agent: Tamara Flaig
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2022 | Home Sold | $248,000 |
| Nov 03, 2005 | Home Sold | $162,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $280,600 | $5,164 |
| 2021 | $233,100 | $5,164 |
| 2020 | $208,000 | $5,164 |
| 2019 | $208,000 | $4,650 |
| 2018 | $183,500 | $4,650 |
| 2017 | $183,500 | $4,294 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•800 42nd St
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•4301 College Ave
5
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•316 37th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,841. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volkswagen
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1055 40th St
The listing price of 1055 40th St property is $283,500.
The property 1055 40th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1055 40th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1055 40th St are: Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,164 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 24, 2022 for $248,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1055 40th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1055 40th St is 1,513 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1055 40th St is 1926.
This home is located at 1055 40th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,513 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $283,500.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 61 sold above asking price, over 143 sold below and more than 69 were sold right at the asked price. Between April and May 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.9%. Listings spent 42 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $215,247 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.