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OFF MARKET

2117 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,314 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

$225,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,219/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$225,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,219/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,314 sqft

(on 0.43 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Here's the perfect starter home on Des Moines' East side. It's situated on a triple lot with mature trees. Once you are inside you'll love the original hardwood floors and long list of recent upgrades. You enter into a single open space for your living room dining area and kitchen and you immediately immediately notice the recently refinished floors and the brand new energy efficient windows. The passageway to the kitchen has been enlarged allowing the living room, space for a dining table and the living room all to flow together nicely. Down the hall you'll discover 3 nice sized bedrooms, all with hardwood floors. Across the hall there's a full bath with a ceramic tile floor. There's fresh paint throughout the home. The lower level is finished providing great space for a recreation room. You'll love the brand new carpet on this level. There's also a spacious laundry room on the lower level. You'll really enjoy entertaining family and friends on the huge covered patio. It was poured new in 2009. New energy efficient windows were installed throughout the home in 2017. The home received a new roof in 2009 and the plumbing and electrical service were updated 2007. There's a 2-car detached garage and plenty of room beside it to park your boat or camper. The lot, with many mature trees, is nearly a half acre (0.434) and is completely fenced in. All the work has already been done on this home and it's ready for immediate occupancy. Call today to schedule a showing!

2117 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,314 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1954. It last sold for $143,000 on Jul 14, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $225,600, with a rent estimate of $1,607/month.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2117 E 40th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Price History for 2117 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

07/21/2017	$142,000	ListingRemoved	N/A

07/21/2017	$142,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

07/14/2017	$143,000	Sold	DMMLS #541823
Recording Date 07/14/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/15/2017	$142,000	Pending	N/A

06/03/2017	$142,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

06/26/2006	$114,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/26/2006 Contract Date 06/08/2006 County Transfer Tax $183 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax
Assessment	$192,000

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