?? Charming Beaverdale Cottage –
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Incredible Value & Finished Living Space!
1618 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,114 Sq. Ft.
Property Overview
Unlock the full potential of this 1.5-story bungalow in the heart of the iconic Beaverdale neighborhood. This 1918-built home offers significantly more living space than meets the eye, blending vintage character with modern functional updates.
Interior Highlights
Dual Living Areas: Enjoy a cozy main-floor living room anchored by a classic brick fireplace, plus a separate lower-level family room perfect for movie nights or a play area.
The modernized kitchen includes granite countertops along with all appliances including a dishwasher, mounted microwave, refrigerator and stove.
Flexible Bedroom Layout: Features two bedrooms on the main level and a spacious finished upper-level suite that serves as a private third bedroom or home office. The lower level has a spacious non-conforming bedroom.
Fully Finished Basement: This home maximizes its footprint with a complete basement build-out, featuring a second full bathroom for added convenience.
Laundry & Storage: A dedicated laundry room comes with wash/dry units included. Organization is easy with a large walk-in closet specifically designed for extra storage.
Exterior & Outdoor Living
Oversized Lot: Situated on a generous 0.2-acre lot, offering a much larger footprint than many surrounding properties.
Private Backyard: A fully fenced yard provides security and privacy, complemented by a private deck for outdoor dining.
Parking & Gear: Includes a 1-car detached garage, ensuring plenty of off-street parking and protection from the elements.
Location & Opportunity
Located just minutes from the local shops and restaurants of the Beaverdale area, this home is a rare find.
PS: We will work with agents!
Home will be available for showing by appointment to qualified buyers.
For sale by owner
$295,000
1618 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
2,114sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1918
8,500 Square Feet Lot
$165,100 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
First, this charming home is located in the heart of the iconic Beaverdale Brick neighborhood. The fully finished basement—complete with a full bathroom and laundry—plus the spacious upper-level suite, allows this home to suit a family perfectly. Additionally, the fenced-in backyard, back deck, large new concrete patio area, and garage make it a great home for those who enjoy spending time outdoors.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 446-8468
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick, Metal
Lot
- Size: 8,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10013025000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,156
- Date on market: 1/25/2026
Estimated market value
$165,100
$132,000 - $200,000
$1,537/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+102.1%$140/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $146,000+16.8%$69/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $125,000$59/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000$59/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,156 -5.5% | $177,900 |
| 2023 | $3,338 +0.8% | $177,900 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $3,310 +3.6% | $150,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,618/mo
Principal & interest
$1144
Property taxes
$371
Home insurance
$103
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beaverdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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