2204 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 876 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
876 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1951
Living Area
876 sqft
Price/Sqft
$205
Parking
Garage
About this House
This charming home has been beautifully updated from top to bottom and is ready for you to move right in. Step inside to find fresh interior paint, newer carpet, solid doors, updated cabinetry, and modern appliances. The inviting floor plan features a bright living room with a large picture window that fills the space with morning sunlight and offers views of the mature neighborhood. Two bedrooms, each with generous closet space, are located near the stylishly updated full bath. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, featuring abundant cabinetry, sleek black appliances, and attractive laminate wood flooring. The oversized dining area makes entertaining easy and comfortable. Downstairs, you’ll find a newly finished ¾ bath, laundry area, and plenty of space with potential for additional finished living area. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is perfect for pets, and the large two car garage provides ample room for vehicles, tools, and toys, plus an additional 1 car garage. Located close to parks, schools, walking trails, and the bus line for an easy commute to downtown. This home also qualifies for a $10,000 Neighborhood Finance grant, a fantastic opportunity! Don’t wait, call today to schedule your private showing!
2204 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 876 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1951. It last sold for the $179,900 asking price on Aug 27, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $179,800, with a rent estimate of $1,271/month.
Home Details for 2204 E 40th St
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 876 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 100 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 11 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1951 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Metal Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06008152001002 |
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Price List Price: $179,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Jul 28 2025 |
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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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Building Area Building Area: 876 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 6316.2 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 722518Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 633-7960Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008152001002-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Josh Gillum, (515) 633-7960
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Bought with: Atcheson, Ginger, (515) 208-7625, Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#722518

Price History for 2204 E 40th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/27/2025 | $180,000 | Sold | DMMLS #722518 |
| 07/28/2025 | $179,900 | Pending | DMMLS #722518 |
| 07/17/2025 | $179,900 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #722518 |
| 09/18/2019 | $129,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/20/2019 | $129,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/06/2019 | $135,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/05/2017 | $96,000 | Sold | DMMLS #527731 |
| 11/12/2016 | $98,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/08/2016 | $100,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/24/2016 | $105,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/12/2009 | $56,000 | Sold | DMMLS #339971 |
| 04/17/2009 | $54,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/29/2009 | $58,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/27/2009 | $61,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/04/2009 | $64,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/13/2009 | $69,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/09/2009 | $74,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/12/2008 | $74,375 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/09/2006 | $89,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/07/1998 | $34,500 | Sold | 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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,174 |
| Assessment | $151,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2204 E 40th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.12 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 04/17/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,056 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $177,000 | 10/07/25 | 2 | 1 | 816 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $159,500 | 08/27/25 | 2 | 1 | 864 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $169,000 | 04/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 926 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 07/13/26 | 2 | 1 | 720 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 952 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $215,000 | 09/26/25 | 2 | 2 | 840 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $249,900 | 06/22/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,036 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 03/20/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,232 |
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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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Frequently asked questions about 2204 E 40th St
- What is 2204 E 40th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 2204 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $179,800.
- What is the price history for 2204 E 40th St?2204 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $180,000 in August 2025.
- 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 $211K. That is up $5.03K from the prior month.
- Does 2204 E 40th St have air conditioning?Yes, 2204 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- Does 2204 E 40th St have laundry facilities?Yes, 2204 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

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