1344 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,468 sqft (on 0.88 acres)
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,468 sqft
(on 0.88 acres)
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Deck
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$254
Listed
42 days ago
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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About this House
Nearly an acre in Des Moines! If you've been searching for space without giving up the convenience of city living, this is the home you've been waiting for. Nestled on an impressive 0.88-acre lot, this move-in-ready ranch offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 2,500 finished square feet designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The open-concept main level features a bright living area, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry, and generous counter space. The spacious primary suite includes a private bath and walk-in closet, while two additional main-floor bedrooms and convenient main-floor laundry make daily living a breeze. Downstairs, the finished lower level adds two more bedrooms, a full bath, and a large family room perfect for movie nights, game days, guests, or multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy one of this property's standout features—a huge backyard with room to play, entertain, garden, or simply relax. The oversized deck is ideal for summer BBQs, while the storage shed provides additional space for tools, lawn equipment, and hobbies. Properties offering nearly an acre within the city limits, five bedrooms, and this much finished living space are exceptionally hard to find. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy the space, privacy, and flexibility this home has to offer—just minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, and easy interstate access.
Home Details for 1344 E 40th St
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Interior Details Basement: Finished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1468 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl |
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: StorageExterior: Deck, Storage |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 1100 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 33Days on Market: 42 |
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Year Built Year Built: 2005 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06000628000000 |
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Price List Price: $372,900Price Per Sqft: $254 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 743663 |
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Building Area Building Area: 1468 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.88 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 743663Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 556-8180Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06000628000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 33 |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Dustin Schutte, (515) 556-8180
RE/MAX Revolution
Sarah Williams, (515) 442-6959
RE/MAX Revolution
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#743663
Also Listed on DMMLS.
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
Price History for 1344 E 40th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/10/2026 | $372,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #743663 |
| 07/03/2026 | $382,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #743663 |
| 06/23/2026 | $389,900 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #743663 |
| 11/07/2012 | $164,500 | Sold | DMMLS #395093 |
| 10/05/2012 | $160,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/18/2012 | $160,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/31/2012 | $162,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/04/2012 | $166,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/18/2012 | $168,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/03/2012 | $170,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/18/2012 | $172,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/03/2012 | $175,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/25/2012 | $177,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/23/2009 | $177,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/04/2008 | $99,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 07/07/2003 | $13,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/13/2001 | $332 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $5,922 |
| Assessment | $305,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1344 E 40th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.22 | Single-Family Home | $228,000 | 07/31/26 | 4 | 3 | 1,080 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 04/07/26 | 4 | 2 | 785 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $435,000 | 04/27/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,904 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 04/17/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,088 | |
0.85 | Single-Family Home | $189,000 | 12/10/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,596 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 04/08/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,608 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $270,000 | 03/12/26 | 5 | 2 | 1,008 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 02/25/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,029 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $212,000 | 05/08/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,620 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1344 E 40th St.
- East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y ago - Hoyt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 458 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe were warned about sending our kids to this school as we were new to the area. We did attempt to open enroll to another school but being as we moved so late, they were full so I can’t help but feel we got “stuck” with this school.This will be our first and only year at this school. The kids that attend here are terribly behaved. Bullying is an issue, there seems to be no dress code, and there are A LOT of thieves here. My son also got into a fight here (he was defending himself from a kid who was bothering him the entire year) and it was poorly handled by the school. Basically was told to come pick up our child and the lady wasn’t even going to tell me what happened that had led up to the fight. That was annoying. We’re military so we move often and we have never had issues with any school like this or dealt with kids like the ones that go to this school. The kids here have severe behavior issues.Parent Review4mo ago - Stowe Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 313 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe'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 Review8y ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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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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1344 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,468 sqft single-family home built in 2005. 1344 E 40th St is located in Gray's Woods, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jun 23, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 743663.