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 2045 E 40th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $179,800 .

What is the price history for 2045 E 40th Ct?

2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $107,500 in September 2016.

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 2045 E 40th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2045 E 40th Ct?

The lot at 2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$179,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
896 sqft

2045 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,234/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 23, 2016 for $107,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$180K

Since last month

$4K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$8K (+4.8%)

Since last sale

$72K (+67.3%)

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

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +45% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$180K
August 2026	$179K
July 2026	$184K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$183K
April 2026	$181K
March 2026	$175K
February 2026	$170K
January 2026	$169K
2025
December 2025	$166K
November 2025	$174K
October 2025	$174K
September 2025	$171K
August 2025	$172K
July 2025	$174K
June 2025	$174K
May 2025	$173K
April 2025	$174K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$168K
January 2025	$167K
2024
December 2024	$168K
November 2024	$169K
October 2024	$172K
September 2024	$172K
August 2024	$177K
July 2024	$179K
June 2024	$179K
May 2024	$179K
April 2024	$175K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$162K
2023
December 2023	$165K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$165K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$166K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$175K
May 2023	$164K
April 2023	$160K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$157K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$159K
November 2022	$160K
October 2022	$166K
September 2022	$166K
August 2022	$165K
July 2022	$166K
June 2022	$167K
May 2022	$166K
April 2022	$163K
March 2022	$163K
February 2022	$164K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$162K
November 2021	$163K
October 2021	$163K
September 2021	$163K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$165K
June 2021	$162K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$154K
March 2021	$151K
February 2021	$148K
January 2021	$146K
2020
December 2020	$145K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$148K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$143K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$145K
March 2020	$146K
February 2020	$144K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$143K
November 2019	$144K
October 2019	$146K
September 2019	$147K
August 2019	$143K
July 2019	$143K
June 2019	$145K
May 2019	$141K
April 2019	$138K
March 2019	$137K
February 2019	$134K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$136K
November 2018	$136K
October 2018	$138K
September 2018	$133K
August 2018	$135K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$134K
May 2018	$132K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$131K
January 2018	$130K
2017
December 2017	$130K
November 2017	$129K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$127K
August 2017	$129K
July 2017	$131K
June 2017	$131K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$128K
March 2017	$126K
February 2017	$126K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$122K
October 2016	$124K
September 2016	$124K

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
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700

Home facts updated by county records

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
2101 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$193,100	2	1	896	Off Market
2109 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$196,400	3	1	875	Off Market
2117 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$162,500	3	1	830	Off Market
2119 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$187,400	3	1	855	Off Market
2201 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$212,000	3	2	910	Off Market
2207 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$204,400	2	1	800	Off Market
2021 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$208,300	4	2	810	Off Market
2015 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$171,100	3	1	779	Off Market
2013 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$182,200	3	1	895	Off Market
2009 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$142,000	2	1	696	Off Market
2001 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$175,400	3	1	972	Off Market
1925 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	-	3	1	779	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1979

Living Area

896 sqft

Price/Sqft

$201

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home has 896 square foot on the main floor and 500+ SF finish in the basement. Everything in this home is newer including appliances, flooring, siding, windows, deck etc. Home has 2 bedrooms upstairs and finished basement. Has 2.0 bathrooms and also attached 1 car garage. Pictures don't show the brand new glass top stove and fridge. Will be available from mid may onwards to move in. Special rent of $1199 for people ready to move in soon. Or buy on contract with 5K down payment. Your monthly mortgage will be at $990/ month + Taxes and insurance. Property taxes are about $260/ month. This is based on a selling price of $140000 and 5 year fixed rate with 30 year amortization. I offer longer term fixed rate financing upto 10 year also. You will receive your annual mortgage statement to deduct from your income taxes if you itemize. You will also need to buy house insurance. Other lower or higher down payment options are considered. Proof of income is required. I will upload more pictures in next few days.
For all our currently available listings please search "rentdsm" on craiglist. I will upload more pictures in next few days. **Application For submitting an online application for this property using your phone or computer use our website .... If you need an urgent showing or a different time, please text me and I will coordinate with my tenant.
For all our currently available listings please search "rentdsm" on craigslist.

2045 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1979. It last sold for $107,500 on Sep 23, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2019 with an asking price of $1,299 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 16, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,800, with a rent estimate of $1,325/month.

Home Details for 2045 E 40th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,199
Jul 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,199 Price decreased by 7%
Jun 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,295 Price decreased by 0%
Apr 23, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,299
Apr 25, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,299
Apr 10, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$1,299 Price increased by 8%
Apr 5, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,199
Sep 23, 2016 Source: DMMLS #521275	Sold	$107,500
Aug 2, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$114,995
Jul 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$114,995
Jul 23, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$117,000
Jan 31, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,500
Apr 20, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,750
Mar 22, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,094	$176,400

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
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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 2045 E 40th Ct

What is 2045 E 40th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $179,800.
What is the price history for 2045 E 40th Ct?
2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $107,500 in September 2016.
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 2045 E 40th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2045 E 40th Ct?
The lot at 2045 E 40th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).