$269,000

901 40th St Des Moines, IA 50312

$3,194
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,674 sqft
0.1 acres
$161 / sqft
House

Property details

About 901 40th St

Welcome to this charming 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. White kitchen with appliances, eating area, and formal dining room. Large living room and hardwood floors throughout. Newly updated covered front porch. Deck overlooking fenced backyard. Garage with new siding and doors. New driveway. HVAC and water heater 2017. New dishwasher and washing machine in basement laundry. Great location with easy access to anywhere!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,674 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.143 Acres
Year built1913
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #708338
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $269,000
  • Price/SqFt: $160
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,218
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Kingman Blvd to 40th St. South to the home
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,674 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.143 Acres
  • MLS Number: 708338
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-5375
  • Listing Agent: ALLEN KEHM

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 02, 2006
Home Sold
$151,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$268,200$5,218
2021$225,700$5,218
2020$201,300$5,218
2019$201,300$4,722
2018$177,500$4,722
2017$177,500$4,374

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

800 42nd St

5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

316 37th St

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

4301 College Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,052. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • MazdaMazda
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 901 40th St

The listing price of 901 40th St property is $269,000.

The property 901 40th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Active Listing: 901 40th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 901 40th St are: Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,218 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 2, 2006 for $151,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 901 40th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 901 40th St is 1,674 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 901 40th St is 1913.

This home is located at 901 40th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,674 square foot home, which was built in 1913, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $269,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in April 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 58 sold at listed price and over 141 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 41 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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