704 40th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 3 ba 1,787 sqft Built 2010 Lot 14,854 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$269,000
May 27, 2011
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | Sold | $450,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Price changed | $460,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Price changed | $475,000 | DesMoines |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Price changed | $495,000 | DesMoines |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Listed | $525,000 | DesMoines |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Listing removed | — | DesMoines |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Listed | $525,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Listing removed | — | DesMoines |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Price changed | $539,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Price changed | $559,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Price changed | $579,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Listed | $595,000 | DesMoines |
| May 27, 2011 | Sold | $269,000 | Public Record |
| May 11, 2011 | Listing removed | $297,800 | DesMoines |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Listed | $297,800 | DesMoines |
| Mar 17, 2011 | Listing removed | $278,800 | DesMoines |
| Sep 17, 2010 | Listed | $278,800 | DesMoines |
| Dec 15, 2004 | Sold | $190,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,000 | $78,400 | $500,400 | $6,798 |
| 2023 | $375,500 | $68,500 | $444,000 | $6,762 |
| 2022 | $303,900 | $58,600 | $362,500 | $6,680 |
| 2021 | $303,900 | $58,600 | $362,500 | $6,550 |
| 2020 | $283,700 | $54,800 | $338,500 | $6,446 |
| 2019 | $283,700 | $54,800 | $338,500 | $6,206 |
| 2018 | $265,900 | $48,800 | $314,700 | $6,214 |
| 2017 | $265,900 | $48,800 | $314,700 | $5,744 |
| 2016 | $240,100 | $43,400 | $283,500 | $5,614 |
| 2015 | $240,100 | $43,400 | $283,500 | $5,604 |
| 2014 | $239,800 | $40,200 | $280,000 | $5,428 |
| 2013 | $239,800 | $40,200 | $280,000 | $5,216 |
| 2012 | $240,100 | $40,200 | $280,300 | $4,620 |
| 2011 | $219,900 | $40,200 | $260,100 | $564 |
| 2010 | — | $31,500 | $31,500 | $432 |
| 2009 | — | $31,500 | $31,500 | $3,222 |
| 2008 | $158,000 | $42,800 | $200,800 | $3,126 |
| 2007 | $158,000 | $42,800 | $200,800 | $2,988 |
Property facts
Year built
2010
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,787 sqft
Lot size
14,854 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
40th St
Coordinates
41.57922, -93.75842
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Frequently asked questions
When did 704 40th St last sell?
704 40th St most recently sold on May 27, 2011 for $269,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 704 40th St?
The most recent total assessment for 704 40th St (year 2025) is $500,400 with $6,798 in property tax.
How does 704 40th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 86.0% above the last sale price of $269,000.
When was 704 40th St built?
704 40th St was built in 2010.
How does 704 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 704 40th St?
704 40th St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,787 sqft, 14,854 sqft lot single_family.
Is 704 40th St a flip candidate?
No — 704 40th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 704 40th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 704 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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