1916 E 40th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods
2 Beds
2 Baths
572 sqft (on 0.29 acres)
2 Beds
2 Baths
572 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1946
Lot Size
0.29 acres
Living Area
572 sqft
Price/Sqft
$284
About this House
Affordable and move-in ready, this beautifully remodeled 2-bed, 2-bath home sits on a spacious 0.29-acre double lot. Enjoy modern updates throughout, including all new appliances (2024) and a brand new water heater (2025), and brand new back deck (2025). The open layout features a stylish kitchen, updated baths, and a versatile walkout basement. With room to grow, entertain, or garden, this property offers the ideal blend of comfort and potential. Don’t miss this turnkey gem—schedule your showing today!
1916 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 572 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1946. It last sold for $163,000 on Jun 9, 2025 (1% below the $165,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $162,600, with a rent estimate of $1,042/month.
Home Details for 1916 E 40th Ct
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Interior Details Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Walk-Out Access |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 572 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 11 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1946 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06008090000000; 06008091000000 |
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Price List Price: $165,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu May 01 2025 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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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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Building Area Building Area: 572 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: 0.29 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 715925Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 689-0684Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008090000000; 06008091000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Austin Postier, (515) 689-0684
RE/MAX Results
Bought with: Kenny Kauzlarich, (515) 612-8432, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#715925
Price History for 1916 E 40th Ct
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/09/2025 | $163,000 | Sold | DMMLS #715925 |
| 05/01/2025 | $165,000 | Pending | DMMLS #715925 |
| 04/18/2025 | $165,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #715925 |
| 05/21/2018 | $90,000 | Sold | DMMLS #555049 |
| 03/19/2018 | $90,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/06/2018 | $90,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/27/2018 | $92,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 02/21/2018 | $92,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 02/14/2018 | $92,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/05/2017 | $91,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 07/18/2017 | $91,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/18/2015 | $89,950 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 07/26/2015 | $89,950 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/30/2015 | $95,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/09/2014 | $95,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/01/2014 | $109,400 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/30/2011 | $82,700 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 12/30/2010 | $82,700 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/21/2010 | $82,700 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/18/2010 | $82,700 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/22/2010 | $89,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/13/2010 | $92,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/02/2007 | $90,500 | Sold | N/A |
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
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,484 |
| Assessment | $142,300 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1916 E 40th Ct
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.16 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 08/27/25 | 2 | 2 | 876 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 12/08/25 | 2 | 1 | 616 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $153,000 | 04/24/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,110 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $163,000 | 06/08/26 | 3 | 1 | 910 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 06/10/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,116 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 07/13/26 | 2 | 1 | 720 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1 | 768 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $138,000 | 06/08/26 | 2 | 1 | 720 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 952 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 04/17/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,056 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1916 E 40th Ct.
- 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 - Brubaker Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 551 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him thereParent Review7y 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
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 1916 E 40th Ct
- What is 1916 E 40th Ct estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1916 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $162,600.
- What is the price history for 1916 E 40th Ct?1916 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $163,000 in June 2025.
- 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 $211K. That is up $5.03K from the prior month.
- Does 1916 E 40th Ct have air conditioning?Yes, 1916 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- Does 1916 E 40th Ct have laundry facilities?Yes, 1916 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
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