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 1305 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1305 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $112,500 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 1305 E 40th St?

The closest schools to 1305 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA are East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10), Stowe Elementary School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 1305 E 40th St?

The lot at 1305 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,115 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$112,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft (on 0.88 acres)

1305 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $801/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$113K

Since last month

$8K (-6.9%)

Since last year

$6K (-5.2%)

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 +102% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$113K
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$121K
June 2026	$119K
May 2026	$126K
April 2026	$116K
March 2026	$116K
February 2026	$108K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$113K
November 2025	$117K
October 2025	$115K
September 2025	$119K
August 2025	$119K
July 2025	$120K
June 2025	$107K
May 2025	$106K
April 2025	$108K
March 2025	$113K
February 2025	$104K
January 2025	$108K
2024
December 2024	$114K
November 2024	$112K
October 2024	$110K
September 2024	$106K
August 2024	$116K
July 2024	$114K
June 2024	$114K
May 2024	$114K
April 2024	$109K
March 2024	$105K
February 2024	$96K
January 2024	$97K
2023
December 2023	$102K
November 2023	$105K
October 2023	$103K
September 2023	$106K
August 2023	$104K
July 2023	$105K
June 2023	$105K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$99K
March 2023	$93K
February 2023	$89K
January 2023	$92K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$102K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$100K
August 2022	$96K
July 2022	$102K
June 2022	$105K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$94K
March 2022	$83K
February 2022	$70K
January 2022	$70K
2021
December 2021	$69K
November 2021	$72K
October 2021	$72K
September 2021	$71K
August 2021	$73K
July 2021	$75K
June 2021	$102K
May 2021	$135K
April 2021	$122K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$103K
2020
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$81K
February 2020	$84K
January 2020	$94K
2019
December 2019	$95K
November 2019	$93K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$90K
August 2019	$85K
July 2019	$88K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$86K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$93K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$87K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$79K
May 2018	$73K
April 2018	$73K
March 2018	$72K
February 2018	$69K
January 2018	$61K
2017
December 2017	$76K
November 2017	$66K
October 2017	$74K
September 2017	$71K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$67K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$56K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$56K
October 2016	$58K
September 2016	$56K

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
3724 Indianapolis Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$260,000	09/26/25	2	1	741

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
4040 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$192,400	3	1	1,073	Off Market
4112 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$166,200	3	1	837	Off Market
1302 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.18	$124,300	4	1	1,271	Off Market
1301 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.25	$161,700	2	1	960	Off Market
1316 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.18	$135,100	2	1	714	Off Market
1314 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$221,500	2	2	1,224	Off Market
1305 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.14	$85,100	2	1	702	Off Market
1300 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$235,900	3	1	1,880	Off Market
1241 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.15	$84,000	1	1	784	Off Market
1232 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$296,000	2	2	1,411	Off Market
4019 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$331,100	3	2	1,928	Off Market
4035 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$211,900	2	1	960	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1923

Lot Size

0.88 acres

Living Area

960 sqft

Price/Sqft

$117

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1305 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA. 1305 E 40th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 960 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.88 acres and was built in 1923.

1305 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1923. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $112,500, with a rent estimate of $1,130/month.

Home Details for 1305 E 40th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.88 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,310	$73,800

Home facts updated by county records

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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8y ago
"Busy area. Close to shopping, convenience store, fast food. Pocket quiet areas. Good neighbors...... "
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Frequently asked questions about 1305 E 40th St

What is 1305 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1305 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $112,500.
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.
What are the closest schools to 1305 E 40th St?
The closest schools to 1305 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA are East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10), Stowe Elementary School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 1305 E 40th St?
The lot at 1305 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,115 sq ft).