Are yards well-kept in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Do residents of Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's quiet

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 1220 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $184,400 .

What is the price history for 1220 E 40th St?

1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in December 2013.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1220 E 40th St?

The lot at 1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.85 acres (36,938 sq ft).

Does 1220 E 40th St have a garage?

Yes, 1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$184,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,352 sqft (on 0.85 acres)

1220 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,267/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 6, 2013 for $100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$184K

Since last month

$4K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last sale

$84K (+84.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$184K
August 2026	$184K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$187K
May 2026	$187K
April 2026	$181K
March 2026	$175K
February 2026	$170K
January 2026	$170K
2025
December 2025	$175K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$183K
September 2025	$183K
August 2025	$186K
July 2025	$187K
June 2025	$181K
May 2025	$179K
April 2025	$177K
March 2025	$177K
February 2025	$169K
January 2025	$173K
2024
December 2024	$176K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$176K
September 2024	$174K
August 2024	$175K
July 2024	$179K
June 2024	$178K
May 2024	$177K
April 2024	$169K
March 2024	$167K
February 2024	$161K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$165K
November 2023	$165K
October 2023	$167K
September 2023	$166K
August 2023	$168K
July 2023	$171K
June 2023	$168K
May 2023	$164K
April 2023	$160K
March 2023	$154K
February 2023	$150K
January 2023	$152K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$171K
June 2022	$174K
May 2022	$170K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$152K
February 2022	$140K
January 2022	$144K
2021
December 2021	$148K
November 2021	$152K
October 2021	$153K
September 2021	$153K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$156K
June 2021	$155K
May 2021	$147K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$135K
February 2021	$132K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$128K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$131K
August 2020	$125K
July 2020	$123K
June 2020	$122K
May 2020	$122K
April 2020	$141K
March 2020	$138K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$144K
2019
December 2019	$146K
November 2019	$136K
October 2019	$139K
September 2019	$141K
August 2019	$140K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$133K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$125K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$125K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$127K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$116K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$116K
March 2018	$113K
February 2018	$104K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$117K
November 2017	$113K
October 2017	$114K
September 2017	$115K
August 2017	$112K
July 2017	$112K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$107K
April 2017	$108K
March 2017	$103K
February 2017	$105K
January 2017	$107K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$113K
September 2016	$111K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4173 Timber Ln, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/30/25	3	1	899

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
4000 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$148,900	2	1	960	Off Market
4010 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$148,600	2	2	790	Off Market
4012 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$94,900	1	1	947	Off Market
4034 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$213,900	2	2	1,164	Off Market
4038 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$171,300	2	1	969	Off Market
4100 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.16	$146,700	2	1	880	Off Market
3936 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$169,000	2	1	962	Off Market
1208 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.16	$167,400	4	1	1,296	Off Market
1437 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.31	$232,300	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1431 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.29	$226,500	Studio	2	1,056	Off Market
1425 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.28	$200,300	3	1	1,096	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

0.85 acre lot

1,352 sqft

$136/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1220 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA. 1220 E 40th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,352 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.85 acres and was built in 1920.

1220 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,352 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1920. It last sold for $100,000 on Dec 6, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $184,400, with a rent estimate of $1,466/month.

Home Details for 1220 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.85 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 6, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,000
Oct 5, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,848	$169,200

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Stowe Elementary School
K-5
Public
313 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We've moved around so my kids have attended several different schools before selling in at Stowe. We love it. Class sizes seem smaller and everyone- from the front office to the principal- is genuinely interested in the students success. I feel like i could bring any concern i had directly to the faculty and they would be non-judgmental and helpful...(although we've yet to encounter problems!)
Parent Review
8y ago
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What Locals Say about Gray's Woods

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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Frequently asked questions about 1220 E 40th St

What is 1220 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $184,400.
What is the price history for 1220 E 40th St?
1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in December 2013.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1220 E 40th St?
The lot at 1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.85 acres (36,938 sq ft).
Does 1220 E 40th St have a garage?
Yes, 1220 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.