3902 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
5 bd 1 ba 1,026 sqft Built 1962 Lot 7,623 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$202,000
Sep 23, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Price changed | $227,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Listed | $230,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Listed | $239,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sold | $202,000 | MLS #655027 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Listed | $197,500 | MLS #655027 |
| May 9, 2022 | Price changed | $197,500 | MLS #645173 |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Listed | $182,500 | MLS #645173 |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Sold | $159,900 | MLS #559488 |
| May 4, 2018 | Sold | $135,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #559488 |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Sold | $95,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Sold | $67,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,600 | $40,800 | $233,400 | $3,932 |
| 2023 | $170,400 | $35,700 | $206,100 | $3,962 |
| 2022 | $138,300 | $29,800 | $168,100 | $3,932 |
| 2021 | $138,300 | $29,800 | $168,100 | $3,900 |
| 2020 | $128,700 | $27,600 | $156,300 | $4,052 |
| 2019 | $128,700 | $27,600 | $156,300 | $3,148 |
| 2018 | $93,300 | $23,800 | $117,100 | $3,116 |
| 2017 | $93,300 | $23,800 | $117,100 | $2,956 |
| 2016 | $87,400 | $21,900 | $109,300 | $2,880 |
| 2015 | $87,400 | $21,900 | $109,300 | $2,824 |
| 2014 | $85,500 | $20,800 | $106,300 | $2,636 |
| 2013 | $85,500 | $20,800 | $106,300 | $2,512 |
| 2012 | $85,600 | $20,800 | $106,400 | $2,542 |
| 2011 | $85,600 | $20,800 | $106,400 | $2,420 |
| 2010 | $91,400 | $22,500 | $113,900 | $2,280 |
| 2009 | $91,400 | $22,500 | $113,900 | $2,226 |
| 2008 | $88,800 | $21,800 | $110,600 | $2,226 |
| 2007 | $88,800 | $21,800 | $110,600 | $2,082 |
Property facts
Year built
1962
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
1
Living area
1,026 sqft
Lot size
7,623 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
40th St
Coordinates
41.63133, -93.53711
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,539
Gross rental yield
9.14%
Implied cap rate
5.94%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3902 40th St last sell?
3902 40th St most recently sold on Sep 23, 2022 for $202,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3902 40th St?
The most recent total assessment for 3902 40th St (year 2025) is $233,400 with $3,932 in property tax.
How does 3902 40th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 15.5% above the last sale price of $202,000.
When was 3902 40th St built?
3902 40th St was built in 1962.
How does 3902 40th St compare to others on 40th St?
We track 8 other properties on 40th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 40th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3902 40th St?
3902 40th St is a 5 bed, 1 bath, 1,026 sqft, 7,623 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3902 40th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 3902 40th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 3902 40th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3902 40th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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