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859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 — Sold $100,000
859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312
Another pre-probate listing closed in Polk County, IA. Good work to the team that got it across the line.
859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312
Final sold price
SOLD$100,000
What sold at 859 40Th Pl, and for how much?
859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 sold for $100,000 on August 24, 2026. The property is a residential, 2 bed, 1 bath, 967 sq ft, built in 1918. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $100,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 2 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 967 sq ft |
| Year built | 1918 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| APN | 090/00720-000-000 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines IA 50312
Property profile
- Address
- 859 40Th Pl
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Moines, IA, 50312
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 2 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1918
- APN
- 090/00720-000-000
Mailing address
4220 159Th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 11/13/2021
- Assessed value
- $172,700
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$103Calculated from a 967 sq ft building and $100,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value58%Sold price was 58% of the $172,700 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale1,745Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio15%Building footprint covers about 15% of the 6,250 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Another pre-probate property closed in Polk County, Iowa at 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines IA 50312. The home closed at $100,000. Sales like this are why we keep the LeadCruncher pre-probate data fresh, so the right agent reaches the right family at the right time.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 sell for?
859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 sold for $100,000 on 08/24/2026.
When did 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 sell?
The transfer of 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312.
Who represented the buyer of 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312.
What kind of property is 859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312?
859 40Th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50312 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1918.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Des Moines?
LeadCruncher tracks pre-probate (also called inheritance or successor) leads across Polk County and nationwide. Each lead is identified from county death and estate records, giving you the chance to reach heirs before the property goes on the market. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by IA and start with the freshest records.
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
To pull the recorded deed for this parcel, start with the Polk County, Iowa recorder of deeds. To understand how a pre-probate sale reaches closing, start with the references below.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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