2222 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods
3 Beds
2 Baths
784 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
784 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description
Opportunity awaits with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath raised ranch offering incredible potential for the right buyer! Built in 1978, this home features 784 square feet on the main level plus approximately 720 finished square feet in the walkout basement, providing plenty of additional living space. The main floor includes 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and a functional layout, while the finished lower level offers a third bedroom, a 3/4 bath, and extra space for a family room, office, or recreation area. Outside, you'll find a detached 2-car garage and a walkout lot with endless possibilities. This property needs significant updating and repairs but offers a fantastic opportunity to build equity through improvements. Whether you're an investor, flipper, or buyer looking to customize a home to your own style, this property is priced to reflect its condition and is ready for its next chapter. Being sold as-is.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$127
Listed
1 day ago
Home Details for 2222 E 40th St
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Interior Details Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 784 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 720 Square Feet |
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Days on Market: 1 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1978 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06008155000000 |
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Price List Price: $99,900Price Per Sqft: $127 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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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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Listing Agent Listing ID: 745184 |
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Building Area Building Area: 784 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: 6141.96 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 745184Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 556-8180Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008155000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 0 |
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Dustin Schutte, (515) 556-8180
RE/MAX Revolution
Sarah Williams, (515) 442-6959
RE/MAX Revolution
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#745184
Also Listed on DMMLS.
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
Price History for 2222 E 40th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/15/2026 | $99,900 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #745184 |
| 06/29/2012 | $53,000 | Sold | DMMLS #399712 |
| 04/18/2012 | $55,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/14/2012 | $135,022 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/27/2004 | $114,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/29/2003 | $64,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 02/25/2003 | $75,498 | Sold | N/A |
| 07/31/1998 | $63,500 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $3,582 |
| Assessment | $203,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2222 E 40th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.10 | Single-Family Home | $219,900 | 07/31/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 840 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 08/27/25 | 2 | 2 | 876 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $199,000 | 07/30/25 | 3 | 2 | 853 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 04/17/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,056 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $249,900 | 06/22/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,036 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 952 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $180,000 | 03/20/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,232 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 12/05/25 | 3 | 1 | 987 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $255,000 | 07/02/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,034 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 2222 E 40th St.
- East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y ago - Hoyt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 458 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe were warned about sending our kids to this school as we were new to the area. We did attempt to open enroll to another school but being as we moved so late, they were full so I can’t help but feel we got “stuck” with this school.This will be our first and only year at this school. The kids that attend here are terribly behaved. Bullying is an issue, there seems to be no dress code, and there are A LOT of thieves here. My son also got into a fight here (he was defending himself from a kid who was bothering him the entire year) and it was poorly handled by the school. Basically was told to come pick up our child and the lady wasn’t even going to tell me what happened that had led up to the fight. That was annoying. We’re military so we move often and we have never had issues with any school like this or dealt with kids like the ones that go to this school. The kids here have severe behavior issues.Parent Review3mo ago - Brubaker Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 551 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him thereParent Review7y ago 
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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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2222 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 784 sqft single-family home built in 1978. 2222 E 40th St is located in Gray's Woods, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jul 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 745184.