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 1431 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1431 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,500 .

What is the price history for 1431 E 40th St?

1431 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in November 2016.

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.

Does 1431 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1431 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

$226,500

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2 Baths
1,056 sqft

1431 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,539/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 1, 2016 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$227K

Since last month

$5K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$300 (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$72K (+46.1%)

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 +47% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$227K
August 2026	$226K
July 2026	$231K
June 2026	$233K
May 2026	$227K
April 2026	$227K
March 2026	$226K
February 2026	$223K
January 2026	$222K
2025
December 2025	$223K
November 2025	$230K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$227K
June 2025	$234K
May 2025	$228K
April 2025	$228K
March 2025	$229K
February 2025	$228K
January 2025	$227K
2024
December 2024	$232K
November 2024	$234K
October 2024	$226K
September 2024	$225K
August 2024	$223K
July 2024	$226K
June 2024	$225K
May 2024	$230K
April 2024	$216K
March 2024	$216K
February 2024	$211K
January 2024	$210K
2023
December 2023	$211K
November 2023	$211K
October 2023	$214K
September 2023	$209K
August 2023	$209K
July 2023	$214K
June 2023	$210K
May 2023	$223K
April 2023	$218K
March 2023	$216K
February 2023	$212K
January 2023	$211K
2022
December 2022	$211K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$216K
September 2022	$217K
August 2022	$214K
July 2022	$214K
June 2022	$217K
May 2022	$216K
April 2022	$209K
March 2022	$205K
February 2022	$199K
January 2022	$198K
2021
December 2021	$200K
November 2021	$200K
October 2021	$199K
September 2021	$198K
August 2021	$198K
July 2021	$196K
June 2021	$191K
May 2021	$183K
April 2021	$180K
March 2021	$177K
February 2021	$174K
January 2021	$170K
2020
December 2020	$169K
November 2020	$167K
October 2020	$165K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$163K
July 2020	$160K
June 2020	$162K
May 2020	$163K
April 2020	$162K
March 2020	$162K
February 2020	$158K
January 2020	$159K
2019
December 2019	$156K
November 2019	$155K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$152K
July 2019	$155K
June 2019	$154K
May 2019	$150K
April 2019	$148K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$149K
January 2019	$147K
2018
December 2018	$147K
November 2018	$146K
October 2018	$143K
September 2018	$139K
August 2018	$139K
July 2018	$142K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$142K
April 2018	$141K
March 2018	$143K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$138K
2017
December 2017	$134K
November 2017	$132K
October 2017	$131K
September 2017	$132K
August 2017	$131K
July 2017	$130K
June 2017	$130K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$128K
March 2017	$128K
February 2017	$127K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$158K
November 2016	$159K
October 2016	$154K
September 2016	$154K

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	Bath	Sqft
2936 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	1.37	Multi-Family Home	$215,000	03/13/26	-	2,224
4510 Concord Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA	1.51	Multi-Family Home	$300,000	03/27/26	-	1,479
3924 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA	1.87	Multi-Family Home	$268,000	04/02/26	4	2,640

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
1437 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$232,300	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1208 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.34	$167,400	4	1	1,296	Off Market
3936 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.30	$169,000	2	1	962	Off Market
1220 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.29	$184,400	3	1	1,352	Off Market
4000 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.29	$148,900	2	1	960	Off Market
1425 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$200,300	3	1	1,096	Off Market
1419 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$251,400	6	2	1,096	Off Market
1413 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$240,600	6	2	1,096	Off Market
1407 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$247,900	6	2	1,096	Off Market
1331 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$239,400	4	1.5	796	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1992

1,056 sqft

$214/sqft

About this House

This is a hard to find duplex with 3 bedrooms on each side. Built in 1992 and conveniently located just a few blocks north of University, it has a good rental history. The owners just rented the same unit next door for $895/month and other rents could be increased. Up/Down split with the bedrooms on the top level and kitchen, dining area and living room down. New efficient gas furnaces in 2013, newer water heaters, new roof in 2013 and one new AC unit in 2015. Low maintenance vinyl siding. Separate water, gas and electric meters, separate driveways and a large storage shed. Stoves and refrigerators stay with the property. This duplex can be purchased separately or with same duplex next door at 1437 & 1439.

1431 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,056 sqft multi-family in Gray's Woods, built in 1992. It last sold for $155,000 on Nov 1, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,500, with a rent estimate of $1,163/month.

Home Details for 1431 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1992
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8537 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 1, 2016 Source: DMMLS #524479	Sold	$155,000
Sep 10, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$159,900
Aug 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Jan 7, 2008 Source: DMMLS #311328	Sold	$135,000
Nov 24, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,176	$231,300

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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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Woods

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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 1431 E 40th St

What is 1431 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1431 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,500.
What is the price history for 1431 E 40th St?
1431 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in November 2016.
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.
Does 1431 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1431 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.