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 1935 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $230,500 .

What is the price history for 1935 E 40th St?

1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $190,000 in March 2023.

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 1935 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1935 E 40th St?

The lot at 1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$230,500

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
768 sqft

1935 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,565/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 17, 2023 for $190,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$231K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.6%)

Since last sale

$41K (+21.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$231K
August 2026	$231K
July 2026	$232K
June 2026	$233K
May 2026	$231K
April 2026	$231K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$223K
January 2026	$223K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$224K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$225K
July 2025	$225K
June 2025	$228K
May 2025	$225K
April 2025	$226K
March 2025	$224K
February 2025	$222K
January 2025	$223K
2024
December 2024	$225K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$208K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$204K
June 2024	$207K
May 2024	$205K
April 2024	$205K
March 2024	$204K
February 2024	$203K
January 2024	$202K
2023
December 2023	$197K
November 2023	$196K
October 2023	$195K
September 2023	$194K
August 2023	$193K
July 2023	$195K
June 2023	$194K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$193K
March 2023	$191K
February 2023	$203K
January 2023	$200K
2022
December 2022	$200K
November 2022	$201K
October 2022	$207K
September 2022	$208K
August 2022	$207K
July 2022	$206K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$207K
April 2022	$201K
March 2022	$196K
February 2022	$190K
January 2022	$188K
2021
December 2021	$189K
November 2021	$190K
October 2021	$190K
September 2021	$189K
August 2021	$187K
July 2021	$186K
June 2021	$193K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$190K
March 2021	$157K
February 2021	$155K
January 2021	$151K
2020
December 2020	$149K
November 2020	$148K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$147K
August 2020	$145K
July 2020	$146K
June 2020	$146K
May 2020	$144K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$141K
2019
December 2019	$141K
November 2019	$140K
October 2019	$139K
September 2019	$140K
August 2019	$140K
July 2019	$140K
June 2019	$143K
May 2019	$139K
April 2019	$140K
March 2019	$139K
February 2019	$139K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$134K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$137K
August 2018	$137K
July 2018	$136K
June 2018	$136K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$136K
March 2018	$134K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$133K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$131K
August 2017	$130K
July 2017	$129K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$127K
March 2017	$126K
February 2017	$126K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$125K
November 2016	$124K
October 2016	$124K
September 2016	$123K

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
2021 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$212,500	2	1	800	Off Market
2020 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$225,400	3	1	1,085	Off Market
2012 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$238,000	3	1.5	1,085	Off Market
2010 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$223,300	3	1	1,085	Off Market
2008 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$230,400	3	1	1,015	Off Market
2006 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$231,700	3	2	1,029	Off Market
2120 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.13	$242,100	4	2	1,094	Off Market
1920 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.14	$200,200	3	2	892	Off Market
3950 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.55	$608,600	5	4	2,780	Off Market
3400 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.58	$207,500	3	1	1,504	Off Market
3018 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313	4.04	$228,800	3	2	1,292	Off Market
3832 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	5.43	$240,600	3	1	1,066	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1935 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2004

768 sqft

$300/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautiful Split foyer built in 2004. Eat-in kitchen with tile backsplash and patio door leading to a large deck and back yard. All kitchen appliances included. Each floor has a living room, 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Spacious family/rec room in lower level with new paint, beautiful tile and newer LVP flooring throughout. Total finished living space of 1438 sq. ft. New Furnace and water heater 2018. One car detached garage with driveway long enough to park 3 cars. Short drive to Copper Creek/Pleasant Hill Theater and restaurants.

1935 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 2004. It last sold for $190,000 on Mar 17, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $230,500, with a rent estimate of $1,421/month.

Home Details for 1935 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6300 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 17, 2023 Source: DMMLS #667112	Sold	$190,000
Feb 13, 2023 Source: DMMLS #667112	Pending	$205,000
Feb 3, 2023 Source: DMMLS #667112	Listed For Sale	$205,000
Apr 13, 2021 Source: Iowa Realty	ListingRemoved
Apr 6, 2021 Source: Iowa Realty #625737	Listed For Sale	$190,000
Dec 31, 2018 Source: DMMLS #571514	Sold	$137,000
Nov 13, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$137,000
Oct 29, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$137,000
Oct 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$137,000
Oct 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$137,000
Aug 24, 2016 Source: DMMLS #518550	Sold	$123,000
Aug 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,400
Jul 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,400 Price decreased by 0%
Jul 19, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$125,900
Jul 18, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,900
Jul 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,900 Price decreased by 3%
May 27, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,900
Feb 9, 2016 Source: DMMLS #457747	Sold	$60,000
Dec 14, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 10%
Nov 10, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,000
Oct 9, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$89,000
Sep 10, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,000 Price decreased by 5%
Aug 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$93,600 Price decreased by 10%
Jul 3, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$104,000
May 22, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,092
Feb 4, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$118,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,124	$235,200

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

Brubaker Elementary School
K-5
Public
551 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him there
Parent Review
7y 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 1935 E 40th St

What is 1935 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $230,500.
What is the price history for 1935 E 40th St?
1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $190,000 in March 2023.
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 1935 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1935 E 40th St?
The lot at 1935 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).