953 40th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 5 ba 2,830 sqft Built 1967 Lot 13,939 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$410,000
Aug 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Sold | $410,000 | MLS #652685 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Price changed | $425,000 | MLS #652685 |
| May 24, 2022 | Listed | $429,000 | MLS #652685 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | Sold | $170,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 25, 2014 | Sold | $170,000 | DesMoines |
| Dec 30, 2013 | Price changed | $179,900 | MLS #426864 |
| Dec 3, 2013 | Price changed | $185,900 | MLS #426864 |
| Oct 28, 2013 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #426864 |
| Sep 29, 2006 | Sold | $285,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 18, 2006 | Sold | $223,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,200 | $76,800 | $449,000 | $6,284 |
| 2023 | $331,300 | $67,200 | $398,500 | $6,202 |
| 2022 | $272,700 | $57,400 | $330,100 | $6,128 |
| 2021 | $272,700 | $57,400 | $330,100 | $6,038 |
| 2020 | $256,000 | $53,700 | $309,700 | $5,944 |
| 2019 | $256,000 | $53,700 | $309,700 | $5,596 |
| 2018 | $233,900 | $47,800 | $281,700 | $5,606 |
| 2017 | $233,900 | $47,800 | $281,700 | $5,200 |
| 2016 | $212,000 | $42,500 | $254,500 | $5,082 |
| 2015 | $212,000 | $42,500 | $254,500 | $4,732 |
| 2014 | $196,500 | $38,500 | $235,000 | $4,412 |
| 2013 | $196,500 | $38,500 | $235,000 | $4,234 |
| 2012 | $197,100 | $38,500 | $235,600 | $4,216 |
| 2011 | $197,100 | $38,500 | $235,600 | $4,078 |
| 2010 | $200,900 | $40,700 | $241,600 | $3,904 |
| 2009 | $200,900 | $40,700 | $241,600 | $3,788 |
| 2008 | $200,900 | $40,700 | $241,600 | $3,788 |
| 2007 | $200,900 | $40,700 | $241,600 | $3,456 |
Property facts
Year built
1967
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
5
Living area
2,830 sqft
Lot size
13,939 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
40th St
Coordinates
41.58388, -93.75800
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,245
Gross rental yield
12.42%
Implied cap rate
8.08%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 953 40th St last sell?
953 40th St most recently sold on Aug 30, 2022 for $410,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 953 40th St?
The most recent total assessment for 953 40th St (year 2025) is $449,000 with $6,284 in property tax.
How does 953 40th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 9.5% above the last sale price of $410,000.
When was 953 40th St built?
953 40th St was built in 1967.
How does 953 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 953 40th St?
953 40th St is a 4 bed, 5 bath, 2,830 sqft, 13,939 sqft lot single_family.
Is 953 40th St a flip candidate?
No — 953 40th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 953 40th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 953 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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