4140 E Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA $ 255,000
4140 E Douglas Avenue
$ 255,000
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4140 E Douglas Avenue

Des Moines, IA, 50317
$ 255,000
Bedrooms4 Baths2.0 Sq 1,008

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$ 1,761

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Single Family Home for sale in Des Moines, IA

for $255,000 with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,008 square foot home was built in 1959 on a lot size of 0.31.

Some homes just make sense, and this Sheridan Gardens ranch is one worth a closer look! With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious remodeled kitchen, and a fully fenced corner lot, there's room here for just about every stage of life. The kitchen is a highlight, featuring beautiful oak cabinetry with hickory insets, plenty of workspace, and kitchen appliances all new within the last two years. The professionally remodeled bathroom adds another great touch. Even better, many of the big-ticket improvements are already behind you, including a new steel roof in fall 2023, all new main-level windows, updated electrical, and HVAC and on-demand water heater replacements in recent years. A whole-house fan, water-powered sump pump that operates without electricity, and perimeter tile drainage add to the home's functionality. Outside, enjoy the fenced corner yard with room for pets, play, gardening, or entertaining, plus a detached two-car garage. Located in a Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) lending area, eligible buyers may also have access to financing and home improvement programs. If you've been searching for space, thoughtful updates, and an opportunity to make a home your own, put this one on your list! All information obtained from seller and public records.

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11/8/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
4140 E Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
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Single Family Active

Price

$ 255,000

Bedrooms

4

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 4,267

Style

Lot Size

0.31

Year Built

1959

Town/City

Des Moines

County/Region

Polk

MLS | Web ID

752414

Features
General
Sewer Public Sewer
Property SubType Residential
County Polk
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Home Owner Assoc false
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N true
Status Active
Directions From Hubbell Ave go east on E Douglas Ave to home on left hand side. Home is on corner of E Douglas and E 42nd St.
City Des Moines
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Des Moines Independent
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 13500
Tax Annual Amount 4267.45
Lease Considered Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Des Moines Independent
Elementary School District Des Moines Independent
Property Sub Type Additional Residential
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Heating Forced Air Gas
Cooling Central Air
Roof Metal
Appliances Dryer Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stove Washer
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Metal Siding
Year Built 1959
Stories 1
Full Baths 2
Occupancy Type Vacant
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp
Property Condition Resale
MLS Area Des Moines N.East
Legal Description LOT 15 SAMMON HEIGHTS
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Interior
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Flooring Carpet
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Baths 2
Basement Partially Finished
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Exterior
Fencing Chain Link
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.31
Lot Size Acres 0.31
Road Surface Type Concrete
Exterior Features Deck
Foundation Details Block
Building Area Total 1008
Parking Features Detached Garage Two Car Garage
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Street Number 1 4140
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Sara Hopkins

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Broker

sara@sarahopkinsrealtor.com

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Nearby
4324878 Elementary School
4324877 Middle School
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Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
11/3/2026$255,000 Listed Price

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4140 E Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50317 is a Single Family Home for sale at $255,000 with 1,008 sqft and a lot size of 0.31. 4140 E Douglas Avenue has 4 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1959. The property's zip code is 50317 which is in Des Moines, IA