About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3620 E 40th Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $290,000 ($207 per sqft). Built in 1979, the home offers 1,400 sqft of living space on a 0.24 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1979
  • 0.24 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1979

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Move-in ready and freshly updated! This well-maintained home offers 3 bedrooms upstairs with a full bath, plus a finished lower level featuring a spacious family room and a non-conforming 4th bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or hobby space. Fresh paint throughout and all new lighting fixtures give the home a bright, modern feel.

The main level includes a convenient half bath, while the kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and all appliances stay, including the washer and dryer located in the basement. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, you'll enjoy a fully fenced backyard w/mature trees, two storage sheds, and plenty of outdoor space.

The attached garage is a bonus with heat, A/C, and a full screen door, making it a comfortable extension of the living space year-round. Major updates include a new HVAC (2023), roof (2024), living room carpet (2024), front deck (2025), sump pump with battery backup (2026), and radon mitigation system (2026).

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,551/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$210
Interest$1,257
Insurance$85

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3620 E 40th Street

Des Moines, IA 50317

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

PatioStorage

Property Details

Flooring

Carpet

Construction

VinylSiding

Pool Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 3620 E 40th Street is listed at $290,000 ($207/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,551 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1979, 0.24 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments. Exterior Features: Patio, Storage.

This property is listed by Teresa Knox and can be reached at 5152403078.

TK

Teresa Knox

Agent at Iowa Realty Ankeny

(515) 240-3078

Listed by Iowa Realty Ankeny · View on Broker Site

MLS# 745782· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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3620 E 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

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