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 2004 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2004 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $248,300 .

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 2004 E 40th St?

The closest schools to 2004 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).

OFF MARKET

$248,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft

2004 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$248K

Since last month

$24K (-8.8%)

Since last year

$20K (-7.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +142% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$248K
July 2026	$272K
June 2026	$313K
May 2026	$274K
April 2026	$240K
March 2026	$193K
February 2026	$240K
January 2026	$252K
2025
December 2025	$284K
November 2025	$287K
October 2025	$273K
September 2025	$300K
August 2025	$269K
July 2025	$248K
June 2025	$235K
May 2025	$228K
April 2025	$261K
March 2025	$265K
February 2025	$264K
January 2025	$278K
2024
December 2024	$257K
November 2024	$244K
October 2024	$229K
September 2024	$245K
August 2024	$192K
July 2024	$215K
June 2024	$227K
May 2024	$223K
April 2024	$251K
March 2024	$219K
February 2024	$225K
January 2024	$198K
2023
December 2023	$228K
November 2023	$204K
October 2023	$181K
September 2023	$181K
August 2023	$177K
July 2023	$178K
June 2023	$189K
May 2023	$159K
April 2023	$166K
March 2023	$166K
February 2023	$156K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$158K
November 2022	$164K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$164K
August 2022	$163K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$166K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$152K
February 2022	$162K
January 2022	$157K
2021
December 2021	$166K
November 2021	$169K
October 2021	$172K
September 2021	$172K
August 2021	$170K
July 2021	$168K
June 2021	$176K
April 2021	$154K
March 2021	$140K
February 2021	$132K
January 2021	$124K
2020
December 2020	$129K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$132K
August 2020	$124K
July 2020	$121K
June 2020	$124K
May 2020	$125K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$138K
January 2020	$136K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$135K
October 2019	$134K
September 2019	$125K
August 2019	$125K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$131K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$123K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$126K
2018
December 2018	$121K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$114K
August 2018	$117K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$103K
May 2018	$107K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$95K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$109K
November 2017	$114K
October 2017	$112K
September 2017	$114K
August 2017	$121K
July 2017	$121K
June 2017	$106K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$100K
2016
December 2016	$112K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$112K
August 2016	$102K

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
3924 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA	1.37	Multi-Family Home	$268,000	04/02/26		4	2,640
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	2.90	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1985

Living Area

800 sqft

Price/Sqft

$310

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 2004 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA. 2004 E 40th St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 800 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1985.

2004 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft multi-family in Gray's Woods, built in 1985. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $248,300, with a rent estimate of $1,043/month.

Home Details for 2004 E 40th St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1985
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

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
4 Reviews

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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

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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 2004 E 40th St

What is 2004 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2004 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $248,300.
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 2004 E 40th St?
The closest schools to 2004 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).