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#722157, Kathryn Driscoll, Listing office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Property details
About 2521 40th St
Charming bungalow located in the center of Beaverdale . The entire interior has been freshly painted, and the basement has been waterproofed and wall stabilized—complete with a lifetime transferable warranty. A new retaining wall adds structure and function to the yard, and the fully fenced backyard is great for pets, gardening, or enjoying the neighborhood's beautiful mature trees. Favorite features of this home include a primary bedroom with walk-in closet, loads of storage in the kitchen and a laundry chute in the linen closet.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size970 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.161 Acres
Year built1922
MLS #722148
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Exterior: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $222,000
- Price/SqFt: $228
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,134
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take Beaver to Urbandale Ave., turn right onto 39th St., keep to the right onto 40th and the house is on the left.
- Year Built: 1922
- Living Area: 970 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.161 Acres
- MLS Number: 722148
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (843) 685-6104
- Listing Agent: Katie Phillips
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,000 | $3,134 |
| 2021 | $142,800 | $3,134 |
| 2020 | $129,700 | $3,134 |
| 2019 | $129,700 | $2,846 |
| 2018 | $115,700 | $2,846 |
| 2017 | $115,700 | $2,536 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•2250 30th St
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•4301 College Ave
2
Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•2401 56th 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 $49,435. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
37%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
21%
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
5%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Mexican League Soccer
Minor League Baseball Games
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Books-a-Million
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Church's Chicken
Chick-fil-A
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Toyota
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Active Rock
Adult Hits
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2521 40th St
The listing price of 2521 40th St property is $222,000.
The property 2521 40th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.
Active Listing: 2521 40th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2521 40th St are: Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,134 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 2521 40th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 2521 40th St is 970 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2521 40th St is 1922.
This home is located at 2521 40th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Beaverdale neighborhood. This 970 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $222,000.
Des Moines, IA housing market in June 2025 saw over 67 listings sold above listed price, more than 78 sold at listed price and over 153 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between May and June 2025 decreased by 7%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.