Does North of Grand, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say there are sidewalks

Is North of Grand, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say it's dog friendly

Is North of Grand, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is parking easy in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say parking is easy

Is North of Grand, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are yards well-kept in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Does North of Grand, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is North of Grand, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of North of Grand, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in North of Grand, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there's wildlife

OFF MARKET

714 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50312

North of Grand

2 Beds
1 Bath
954 sqft

$193,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$193,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

954 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Description

Original craftsman home built in 1920 by A.J. Maas in the historic Greenwood Plats Neighborhood. Inviting open front porch. Original quarter-sawn oak hardwood floors, wood base and door trim. Gas fireplace in living room. Original built-in dining room buffet, linen closet and build-in ice chest in kitchen. Kitchen has new stainless-steel appliances including gas stove, dishwasher and refrigerator. 954 square feet finished on first floor, 2 bedroom/1 bath. Semi-finished basement with non conforming 3rd bedroom/family room, laundry room with washer and dryer Large fenced-in backyard perfect for dog. High efficiency furnace and air conditioner. New lifetime shingles, and gutters 2019. New paint in 2020 and 2021. Both front and back yard landscaped in 2021 and new front and side retaining wall in 2021.

714 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 954 sqft single-family home in North of Grand, built in 1919. It last sold for $144,000 on Jun 2, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2018 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 29, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $193,300, with a rent estimate of $1,245/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Porch

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 714 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, OfficeCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Slate
Appliances & Utilities DisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherGardenLawnPorch
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1919
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8581 sqft

Price History for 714 40th St

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

06/02/2020	$144,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/02/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/18/2020	$143,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

07/29/2018	$1,200	ListingRemoved	N/A

07/25/2018	$1,200	Listed For Rent	N/A

08/30/2005	$96,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/30/2005 Contract Date 08/29/2005 County Transfer Tax $154 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,604
Assessment	$157,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 714 40th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
678 38th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$238,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,339
653 42nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$149,000	10/23/25	4	1	1,770

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $151,700
2 bd
1 ba
876 sqft
718 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,530 sqft
720 40th St,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $138,700
2 bd
1 ba
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3918 Center St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,600
2 bd
2 ba
699 sqft
741 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,021 sqft
739 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,308 sqft
735 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,400
2 bd
1 ba
824 sqft
712 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,100
2 bd
2 ba
1,261 sqft
706 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,238 sqft
702 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,192 sqft
4011 Pleasant St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,300
2 bd
2 ba
994 sqft
690 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD
JAN 9, 2026
$200,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,674 sqft
4012 Pleasant St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
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What Locals Say about North of Grand

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say there are sidewalks
94 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
87 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
81 % Say yards are well-kept
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
76 % Say streets are well-lit
73 % Say car is needed
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say it's quiet
68 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
68 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say there are community events
41 % Say there's wildlife

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Eddie L.
Resident
8y ago
"Good people that care about each other and the atmosphere is calm and collected.i can hang on my deck all day"
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Shinylizard
Resident
8y ago
"It's in the center of Des Moines, close to everything but with it's own neighborhood feel. I feel this is one of the only neighborhoods in Des Moines outside of downtown where you could get along without owning a car. Access to a lot of shops, restaurants and services."
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