A place to grow, play, and make memories! Tucked along a beautiful tree-lined street, this spacious two-story home offers nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of inviting living space designed with family in mind. Enjoy quiet mornings or evening chats on the charming front porch surrounded by mature trees. Inside, hardwood floors welcome you into a sun-filled living room—perfect for family movie nights or gatherings with friends. The formal dining room sets the stage for holidays and celebrations, while the eat-in kitchen provides generous cabinet space and a handy pantry. The cozy family room, complete with a wood burning fireplace and built-ins, opens to a backyard with plenty of room for kids and pets to play. A main-level laundry room adds everyday convenience, and the bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, toy room, or creative space. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and full bath, plus three additional bedrooms and a second full bath. The lower level expands your options even further with extra finished rooms and a large storage area. This home has endless potential to become part of your family’s next chapter- offering the space, warmth, and neighborhood setting every family dreams of!
For sale
$265,000
3029 SW 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
4beds
1,998sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomTree-lined streetMain-level laundry roomSpacious two-story homeWalk-in closetHardwood floorsInviting living space
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 12:23pm
Listed by:
Megan Carey O'Leary (515)371-9744,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729317
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01003971024000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,933
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000+39.5%$133/sqft |
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| 4/14/2017 | Sold | $190,000-4.5%$95/sqft |
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| 2/27/2017 | Pending sale | $199,000$100/sqft |
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| 1/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $199,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,142 +6.5% | $280,500 |
| 2023 | $4,826 +0.8% | $280,500 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $4,786 -6.1% | $217,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,477/mo
Principal & interest
$1028
Property taxes
$356
Home insurance
$93
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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