$14,000
Last sold price
1955 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 10, 2024 for $14,000
Home Value
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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 | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.07 | Lot/Land | $10,000 | 11/07/25 | - | - | ||
1.79 | Lot/Land | $27,500 | 04/14/26 | - | - | ||
1.57 | Lot/Land | $50,000 | 05/29/26 | - | - | ||
1.56 | Lot/Land | $62,500 | 07/31/26 | - | - | ||
2.02 | Lot/Land | $60,000 | 12/17/25 | - | - | ||
2.02 | Lot/Land | $82,000 | 06/15/26 | - | - | ||
2.38 | Lot/Land | $25,000 | 05/20/26 | - | - | ||
2.45 | Lot/Land | $23,000 | 10/07/25 | - | - | ||
2.02 | Lot/Land | $82,000 | 06/15/26 | - | - |
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 |
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0.04 | $185,900 | 4 | 2 | 810 | Off Market | |
0.02 | $247,000 | 6 | 3 | 1,115 | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $221,400 | 4 | 2 | 1,004 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $230,000 | 3 | 2 | 840 | For Sale | |
0.04 | $163,200 | 2 | 2 | 572 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $175,200 | 2 | 1 | 816 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $241,300 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,060 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $10,000 | - | - | - | Recently Sold | |
0.13 | $180,600 | 2 | 2 | 876 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $216,400 | 2 | 1 | 876 | Off Market | |
0.16 | $142,000 | 2 | 1 | 784 | For Sale |
Local Information
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Lot/Land
About this House
All information obtained from Seller and public records.
1955 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a lot/land in Gray's Woods. It last sold for $14,000 on Apr 10, 2024 (30% below the $20,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,110/month.
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Joanne May, (515) 979-4279
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Joanne May, (515) 979-4279, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#686265

Home Details for 1955 E 40th St
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Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 129 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06008127000000 |
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Price List Price: $20,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Apr 09 2024 |
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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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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS |
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Lot Area: 6316.2 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 686265Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 979-4279Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008127000000-R-N |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Apr 10, 2024 Source: DMMLS #686265 | Sold | $14,000 |
Apr 9, 2024 Source: DMMLS #686265 | Pending | $20,000 |
Dec 18, 2023 Source: DMMLS #686265 | Listed For Sale | $20,000 |
Dec 13, 2023 Source: DMMLS #684945 | ListingRemoved | |
Nov 5, 2023 Source: DMMLS #684945 | Listed For Sale | $20,000 |
Jun 23, 2023 Source: DMMLS #673436 | Sold | $18,000 |
Jun 2, 2023 Source: DMMLS #673436 | Pending | $20,500 |
May 18, 2023 Source: DMMLS #673436 | Listed For Sale | $20,500 |
Jul 1, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653180 | Sold | $14,000 |
Jun 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653180 | Pending | $14,000 |
Jun 1, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653180 | Listed For Sale | $14,000 |
Jun 1, 2022 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
May 3, 2022 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $10,000 Price decreased by 9% |
Apr 18, 2022 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $11,000 Price decreased by 39% |
Apr 13, 2022 Source: N/A | Listed For Sale | $18,000 |
May 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $14,000 |
Sep 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $14,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $76 | $4,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
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
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 1955 E 40th St
- What is the price history for 1955 E 40th St?1955 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $14,000 in April 2024.
- 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.
- What are the closest schools to 1955 E 40th St?The closest schools to 1955 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA are Brubaker Elementary School (rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10).