$2,969 Closing Credit¹
#719175, Seth Walker, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
$250,000 List price
4236 40th St Des Moines, IA 50310
$2,969
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,008 sqft
0.2 acres
$248 / sqft
House
Property details
About 4236 40th St
Tucked into a quiet, well-established Lower Beaver neighborhood, this updated 3 bed, 1 bath ranch blends mid-century charm with modern upgrades. Built in 1958, it features a spacious living room with a beautiful cove ceiling and brand new LVP flooring throughout. The kitchen has had a facelift with freshly painted cabinets, a new sink, new counters, and brand new stainless steel appliances. The updated bathroom and modestly sized bedrooms reflect the efficient layout of the era, offering 1008 square feet on the main level. Half of the basement includes additional finished space with LVP flooring. The other half houses the HVAC which was updated at some point, the laundry room, a new radon mitigation system, and a lot of extra space for storage. Newer roof. The exterior has been updated. New windows and interior trim will be installed by the end of June. Enjoy a fenced backyard and a 2-car detached garage. A solid, stylish home in a peaceful setting - call your agent to schedule a tour!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,008 sqft
Lot size0.186 Acres
Year built1958
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720128
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $250,000
- Price/SqFt: $248
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,598
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Beaver Ave to Shawnee Ave. Shawnee Ave to 40th St. 40th St to home which is on the west side of the street.
- Year Built: 1958
- Living Area: 1,008 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.186 Acres
- MLS Number: 720128
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 276-2872
- Listing Agent: Heather Wright
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $192,300 | $3,598 |
| 2021 | $160,200 | $3,598 |
| 2020 | $147,600 | $3,598 |
| 2019 | $147,600 | $3,312 |
| 2018 | $133,200 | $3,312 |
| 2017 | $133,200 | $3,040 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Samuelson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•3929 Bel Aire Rd
1
Moore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•3716 50th St
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•2250 30th 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 $70,287. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
66%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
28%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
45%
Married, No Kids
18%
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
17%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Symphony or Opera
NBA/WNBA
Minor League Baseball Games
Where do the neighbors shop?
Chico's
New York & Company
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Qdoba
Chick-fil-A
What do the neighbors drive?
Volvo
Infiniti
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Active Rock
Classical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 4236 40th St
The listing price of 4236 40th St property is $250,000.
The property 4236 40th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.
Sale Pending: 4236 40th St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 4236 40th St are: Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,598 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 4236 40th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 4236 40th St is 1,008 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 4236 40th St is 1958.
This home is located at 4236 40th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Lower Beaver neighborhood. This 1,008 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.
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. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.