Check out this absolute CHARMER!!!5 minute commute to downtown!! Within the last 2 years the home has been updated with all new: Windows, siding, furnace, ac, water heater, floors, kitchen, electrical, concrete driveway, patio, paint throughout, carpet, new electrical panel, and bathrooms.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50312
- 947 40th Street
- MLS# 722757
- Date Listed07/22/2025
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
- Lot Size 0.14 acres (6,250 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1912
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,151 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $260.56
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.14
- Lot Size SQFT 6,250.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
Located just off I-235, take the 42nd Street exit and head south. Turn left onto Woodland Avenue, then right onto 40th Street. The home will be on your right.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $4,697
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.73 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.11 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.88 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.73 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
3.57 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
2.11 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
2.75 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
2.75 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.56 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.88 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12
2.75 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.54 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1142 39th Street | Listing | 4 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $239,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $304,000 |
| 3720 University Avenue | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $194,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $207,750 |
| 1209 41st Street | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $200,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $261,250 |
| 1141 37th Street | Listing | 4 | 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | $255,000 | Dec 28, 2020 | $93,000 |
| 1227 40th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $315,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $322,500 |
| 1219 40th Street | Listing | 3 | 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | $210,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $271,250 |
| 1131 38th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $210,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $222,591 |
| 1126 39th Street | Listing | 4 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $239,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $260,500 |
| 1300 40th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $299,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $234,750 |
| 3801 Cottage Grove Avenue | Listing | - | 0 | Dec 16, 2025 | $414,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $440,750 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,156 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,671 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $67,963 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $54,353 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
62/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
36/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
47/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
4 nearby routes: 4 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 40/100, Transit Score: 21/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 947 40th Street
Source: Realty.com
947 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 1,151 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 30 photos available of this 4 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $299,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 30 photos of 947 40th Street.
Our records indicate that 947 40th Street was built in 1912.
The full address for this home is 947 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.
947 40th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue July 22, 2025
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 40/100, Transit Score: 21/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 947 40th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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