740 40th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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740 40th Street,West Des Moines, IA 50265
$265,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,764 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: joe hand
Office: keller williams realty gdm
MLS#:739405
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$265,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$150.23

About this home

This 2 story home is located in Western Hills and ready for a makeover. It has 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs with a 3/4 bath in the primary bedroom and full bathroom. There is a wood burning fireplace, dedicated dining room, another sitting area in the front and 1/2 bath on the main level. Basement area has plenty of storage, daylight windows and new furnace. Partially fenced in yard and 2 car attached garage.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1967
  • Listing ID #:739405
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Daylight
  • Living area:1,764 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1967
  • Building area:1,764 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.27 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Dutch Colonial, Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Fence, Patio
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$265,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$150.23
  • Tax amount:$4,688 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2