4140 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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SOLD
NOV 18, 2025

4140 E 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 924 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

$139,000

Last Sold: Nov 18, 2025
$150/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $968/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$139,000

Last Sold: Nov 18, 2025
$150/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $968/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
924 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1918
Lot Size
0.45 acres
Living Area
924 sqft
Price/Sqft
$150/sqft
Parking
Garage

Description

Check out this great home on East 30th; it's just waiting for your personal touch. As you pull up to the home, you'll instantly see the large front yard and driveway with tons of parking. The driveway leads to a large parking & turnaround area, and a HUGE 600 sq ft garage! Before entering the home, you'll experience the vast, flat, tree-lined, and fenced backyard, great for activities or expansion! The home is built very solidly! The home features a large & open kitchen with room for a dining table, plenty of cabinets, and ample counterspace. There is also a separate dining area that can be utilized as a flex space. The dining room & living room feature original hardwood flooring. Enjoy sitting in your 3-season screened front porch or utilize it for extra storage. A full bathroom rounds out the main level. The 2nd level also features hardwood flooring and 2 bedrooms. One of the rooms could be used as a flex area as well. The lower level, while not finished, has great potential. There is a non-conforming bedroom and a small toilet room. The home features new plumbing, a new water heater, a recently updated furnace with a humidifier, and new fixtures.
4140 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 924 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1918. It last sold for the $139,000 asking price on Nov 18, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $139,000, with a rent estimate of $1,401/month.

Home Details for 4140 E 30th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 924 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: FenceFoundation: Poured
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

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001409000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $139,000Price Per Sqft: $150/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Oct 12 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 924 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 727681Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 210-0700Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001409000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Layne Gronau, (515) 210-0700
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: JC Wilson, (515) 360-9434, Platinum Realty LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#727681

Price History for 4140 E 30th St

DatePriceEventSource
11/18/2025$139,000Sold
DMMLS #727681
10/13/2025$139,000PendingDMMLS #727681
10/04/2025$139,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #727681
08/08/2025$159,000ListingRemovedDMMLS #712832
07/17/2025$159,000PriceChange
DMMLS #712832
05/23/2025$169,000PriceChange
DMMLS #712832
03/04/2025$172,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #712832
03/04/2025$172,000ListingRemovedDMMLS #712131
02/25/2025$172,000PendingDMMLS #712131
02/25/2025$172,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #712131
02/25/2025$172,000PendingDMMLS #712131
02/19/2025$172,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #712131

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,404
Assessment$141,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4140 E 30th St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3937 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
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$163,500
07/24/25
2
1
930
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0.62
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$172,000
05/01/26
2
1
871
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0.28
Single-Family Home
$156,000
11/21/25
1
1
684
3933 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,036
3103 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/03/26
2
2
768
4110 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$257,000
07/13/26
3
2
864
4410 NE 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$135,000
09/25/25
2
1
688

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres
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What Locals Say about Douglas Acres

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

  • 13 % Say there are community events

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  • Sbrandybear
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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  • Melissa
    "There are some known issues of break-in in this area where it is a common occurrence. Too many to count. Keep everything locked up. Use video cameras. Have a dog. You are constantly suspicious of new people walking the area."
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  • Jhagins84
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years I love it here. We have pretty awesome neighbors which is hard to come by. "
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