1538 40th St Des Moines, IA 50317 / 6808

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/01/2025)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 7.809 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 1538 40th St, Des Moines IA, 50317-6808. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

At 1538 40th Street, Des Moines, Iowa placed a single-family one ranch.

Facts

  • Built in 1931
  • Lot size 7,809 sqft
  • Rooms 6
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Stories 1 story with basement
  • Last remodel year 1982
  • Style Ranch/Rambler
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Foundation Masonry
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Stone
  • Roof type Asphalt
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Detached Garage
  • Parking spaces 1
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Listing info

  • Last sold Feb 1996 for $1,719

Householders and Tenants for 1538 40th St, Des Moines IA

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $58,900 N/A
2013 $1,280 N/A N/A
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Where is 1538 40th St, Des Moines IA located on map?

40th St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
12 Apr 2017 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Flame/torch used for lighting
08 Oct 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source —
Candle
09 Oct 2014 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Aug 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing

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1538 40 St incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
27 Sep 2011 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

40 St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
30 Sep 2015 Unauthorized burning
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
09 Mar 2014 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
24 May 2013 Unauthorized burning
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
22 Nov 2012 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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