689 40th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Des Moines
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689 40th Street,Des Moines, IA 50312
$185,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,563 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: holly taylor, mike taylor
Office: re/max precision
MLS#:741653
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$185,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$118.36

About this home

Charming opportunity in the heart of Des Moines? highly sought-after Ingersoll neighborhood! This spacious 4-bedroom home offers timeless character, solid construction and endless potential for the next owner to make it their own. Inside, you'll find generous room sizes, original woodwork, hardwood trim and flexible living spaces filled with natural light. The oversized 2-car detached garage provides exceptional storage, workshop space or room for hobbies, rare for this area! With great bones and a functional layout, this home is the perfect canvas for updates and personalization. Enjoy the convenience of nearby restaurants, shopping, parks, downtown access and all the character that makes the Ingersoll area one of Des Moines? most desirable locations. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to build equity or an investor searching for your next project, this property offers incredible potential in a prime location. All information obtained from seller and public records

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:741653
  • Added:9 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 06, 2026 at 02:58 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,563 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Units
  • Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:1,563 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.2 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Construction Materials:Frame, Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features:Open, Patio
  • Foundation Description:Block

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$185,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$118.36
  • Tax amount:$3,990

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Window Treatments

Parking

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

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