One owner ranch home in Northwest Des Moines, ~1500 sq ft of living space. Large living room expands to the formal dining space. Hardwood flooring under the carpet on main floor. Large Master bedroom, one of 2 on main floor, full bath with new LVP flooring. Large rooms in basement used formerly as home office, family/TV room and Non-conforming bedroom downstairs and 3/4 bath. Unique to this property is a large 1-1/2 car garage with attached family/recreation/entertainment room complete with heating and cooling. The man-cave is carpeted, a brick gas fireplace, and abundance of windows facing the backyard. Newer professional grade water heater.
For sale
$260,000
5118 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
1,016sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
7,797.24 Square Feet Lot
$252,700 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large master bedroomBrick gas fireplace
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
June Mackay (515)314-1726,
Stevens Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738262
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,016
- Total interior livable area: 1,016 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 456
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Fire Pit, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,797.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 117
Details
- Parcel number: 10003873198000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,297
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$252,700
$240,000 - $265,000
$1,601/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000$256/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #738262 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,928 -1.2% | $242,600 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $3,976 -1.2% | $219,600 |
| 2023 | $4,026 +0.8% | $219,600 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $3,994 +1.1% | $181,400 |
| 2021 | $3,950 -3.6% | $181,400 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $4,098 +7.2% | $166,900 |
| 2019 | $3,822 +1.2% | $166,900 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $3,778 | $150,700 |
| 2017 | $3,778 +11.1% | $150,700 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $3,402 | $137,800 |
| 2015 | $3,402 +13% | $137,800 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $3,010 | $126,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $126,500 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $127,200 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,300 +14% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,600 +6.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $112,160 +9.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,630 |
| 2001 | -- | $102,630 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,596/mo
Principal & interest
$1269
Property taxes
$327
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Lower Beaver
- 5118 Lower Beaver Rd
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