1955 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

1955 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

    Local Information

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    Description

    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). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,110/month.

    Home Highlights

    Parking
    No Info
    Outdoor
    No Info
    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
    No Info
    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 1955 E 40th St

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 129

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 06008127000000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $20,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Tue Apr 09 2024

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Location

    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

    HOA

    Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 6316.2 sqft

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

    Miscellaneous

    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
    Last check for updates: about 3 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

    Price History for 1955 E 40th St

    DatePriceEventSource
    04/10/2024$14,000Sold
    DMMLS #686265
    04/09/2024$20,000PendingDMMLS #686265
    12/18/2023$20,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #686265
    12/13/2023ListingRemovedDMMLS #684945
    11/05/2023$20,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #684945
    06/23/2023$18,000Sold
    DMMLS #673436
    06/02/2023$20,500PendingDMMLS #673436
    05/18/2023$20,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #673436
    07/01/2022$14,000Sold
    DMMLS #653180
    06/03/2022$14,000PendingDMMLS #653180
    06/01/2022$14,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #653180
    06/01/2022ListingRemovedN/A
    05/03/2022$10,000PriceChange
    N/A
    04/18/2022$11,000PriceChange
    N/A
    04/13/2022$18,000Listed For SaleN/A
    05/01/2018$14,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
    09/22/2017$14,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

    Market trends in Des Moines

    Last updated June 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $211K
    $5.03K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.1%
    0.4%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $191
    $4    MoM
    Available listings
    1009
    2    MoM
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$76
    Assessment$4,400
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 1955 E 40th St

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    1902 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA
    0.07
    Lot/Land
    $10,000
    11/07/25
    -
    -
    1310 E 25th Ct, Des Moines, IA
    1.79
    Lot/Land
    $27,500
    04/14/26
    -
    -
    NE 39th Ave, Des Moines, IA
    1.57
    Lot/Land
    $50,000
    05/29/26
    -
    -
    5626 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA
    2.02
    Lot/Land
    $82,000
    06/15/26
    -
    -
    5634 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA
    2.02
    Lot/Land
    $82,000
    06/15/26
    -
    -
    3108 Woodbury Cir, Des Moines, IA
    2.02
    Lot/Land
    $60,000
    12/17/25
    -
    -
    5642 Walnut Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA
    2.02
    Lot/Land
    $82,000
    06/15/26
    -
    -
    Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA
    2.38
    Lot/Land
    $25,000
    05/20/26
    -
    -
    E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
    2.45
    Lot/Land
    $23,000
    10/07/25
    -
    -

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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

    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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