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 1945 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,400 .

What is the price history for 1945 E 40th St?

1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $138,000 in December 2018.

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 1945 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1945 E 40th St?

The lot at 1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$226,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 sqft

1945 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,538/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 27, 2018 for $138,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$226K

Since last month

$5K (-2.2%)

Since last year

$2K (-1%)

Since last sale

$88K (+64.1%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$226K
July 2026	$232K
June 2026	$231K
May 2026	$229K
April 2026	$229K
March 2026	$223K
February 2026	$221K
January 2026	$220K
2025
December 2025	$217K
November 2025	$223K
October 2025	$222K
September 2025	$228K
August 2025	$229K
July 2025	$229K
June 2025	$231K
May 2025	$231K
April 2025	$229K
March 2025	$226K
February 2025	$222K
January 2025	$221K
2024
December 2024	$225K
November 2024	$225K
October 2024	$224K
September 2024	$224K
August 2024	$225K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$225K
May 2024	$227K
April 2024	$222K
March 2024	$220K
February 2024	$216K
January 2024	$213K
2023
December 2023	$213K
November 2023	$212K
October 2023	$213K
September 2023	$213K
August 2023	$213K
July 2023	$214K
June 2023	$213K
May 2023	$212K
April 2023	$209K
March 2023	$205K
February 2023	$199K
January 2023	$199K
2022
December 2022	$199K
November 2022	$201K
October 2022	$207K
September 2022	$208K
August 2022	$206K
July 2022	$206K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$207K
April 2022	$199K
March 2022	$191K
February 2022	$182K
January 2022	$181K
2021
December 2021	$184K
November 2021	$184K
October 2021	$186K
September 2021	$185K
August 2021	$183K
July 2021	$181K
June 2021	$174K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$157K
February 2021	$156K
January 2021	$152K
2020
December 2020	$150K
November 2020	$149K
October 2020	$148K
September 2020	$148K
August 2020	$146K
July 2020	$147K
June 2020	$147K
May 2020	$145K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$143K
February 2020	$141K
January 2020	$142K
2019
December 2019	$142K
November 2019	$141K
October 2019	$140K
September 2019	$141K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$144K
May 2019	$140K
April 2019	$141K
March 2019	$140K
February 2019	$140K
January 2019	$138K
2018
December 2018	$138K
November 2018	$155K
October 2018	$155K
September 2018	$157K
August 2018	$155K
July 2018	$154K
June 2018	$154K
May 2018	$154K
April 2018	$155K
March 2018	$155K
February 2018	$154K
January 2018	$152K
2017
December 2017	$153K
November 2017	$153K
October 2017	$151K
September 2017	$154K
August 2017	$158K
July 2017	$153K
June 2017	$151K
May 2017	$152K
April 2017	$147K
March 2017	$147K
February 2017	$145K
January 2017	$144K
2016
December 2016	$146K
November 2016	$144K
October 2016	$144K
September 2016	$141K

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
2108 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$241,300	4	2.5	1,060	Off Market
4243 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.23	$282,900	8	3	2,664	Off Market
4203 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.94	$213,200	2	1	900	Off Market
4219 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.82	$271,300	6	3	2,682	Off Market
1553 E 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.54	$267,100	3	2	1,216	Off Market
2501 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.38	$196,100	4	2.5	1,053	Off Market
211 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	4.08	$179,500	3	1	1,008	Off Market
4128 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	4.94	$253,100	3	2	1,176	Off Market
4138 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	4.95	$253,600	3	2	1,176	Off Market
1648 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50314	5.03	$192,900	4	2	1,404	Off Market
2020 Meek Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	5.57	$214,800	3	2	1,056	Off Market
1527 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314	4.95	$193,200	3	2	1,292	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1945 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2005

1,318 sqft

$172/sqft

Garage

About this House

Ghetto

1945 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,318 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 2005. It last sold for $138,000 on Dec 27, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,400, with a rent estimate of $1,748/month.

Home Details for 1945 E 40th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 27, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$138,000
Sep 11, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$125,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,918	$233,000

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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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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"Busy area. Close to shopping, convenience store, fast food. Pocket quiet areas. Good neighbors...... "
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Frequently asked questions about 1945 E 40th St

What is 1945 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,400.
What is the price history for 1945 E 40th St?
1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $138,000 in December 2018.
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 1945 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1945 E 40th St?
The lot at 1945 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).