Timeless charm meets modern refinement in this beautifully refreshed Des Moines home. Fresh paint, an updated bathroom, and a new privacy fence create a polished, move-in-ready feel while preserving the home's inviting character. Enjoy a private outdoor retreat and an exceptional location just minutes from dining, shopping, parks, entertainment, and the best of Des Moines. Stylish, comfortable, and effortlessly welcoming - this is a home you'll be proud to call your own.
Beaverdale, located between Beaver Avenue and Merle Hay Road, is a residential and walkable Des Moines neighborhood with brick “Beaverdale Brick” homes and a leafy, hill-and-hollow streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beaver Avenue near Urbandale Avenue, where coffee counters, a classic barbershop feel, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. The Beaverdale Tap and The Slow Down Coffee Co. act as familiar anchors for casual meetups and weekend routines. Streets curve past tidy lawns and mature trees, and many houses feature steep gables and arched doorways. Drake University and the Des Moines River corridor sit nearby, shaping a bike-and-stroll lifestyle without changing Beaverdale’s calm cadence.
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Market insights
2207 40th St · $205,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$205,900
Median sale price in this area is $326,009. (58% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Separate/formal dining room
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Rectangular lot
Concrete road/driveway
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Attached garage with 1 space
Construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Adorable and affordable, this Beaverdale cutie is going to impress you the moment you walk into the front door! Enjoy your cool fall days cozied up with a cup of coffee on your enclosed front porch. Open floor plan with hardwood floors and plenty of windows. Updated kitchen with eat in area. New roof in September 2021. You're going to fall in love with the charm of this home. Prime Beaverdale location - walking distance from Snookie's ice cream and all your favorite Beaverdale shops and restaurants. Don't miss this one! Call your favorite Realtor for a showing.
DMMLS #552030
Jan 11, 2018
Sold
$142,000
$173/sq ft
Dec 7, 2017
Listed
$140,000
$171/sq ft
+20
Home will impress you from the get go with it's pottery barn like charm and character. Only a short walk to Snookie ice cream, you home is located right in the heart of Beaverdale which gives you access to dozens of great restaurants, shops, and boutiques. Cutest enclosed front porch you've ever seen, open floor plan, wood floors, updated kitchen with eat in area, updated bathroom with pedestal tub, all appliances stay including washing and dryer.
Public Records
Oct 27, 2009
Sold
$115,000
$140/sq ft
DMMLS #336390
Feb 17, 2009
Sold
$40,000
$49/sq ft
Oct 1, 2008
Listed
$75,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,168 (+2.1%)
$45,600 + $129,800
$175,400
2024
$3,104 (−2.5%)
$41,000 + $116,800
$157,800
2023
$3,182 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $116,800
$157,800
2022
$3,158 (+3.3%)
$36,200 + $98,800
$135,000
2021
$3,056 (−3.8%)
$36,200 + $98,800
$135,000
2020
$3,176 (+23.2%)
$36,200 + $98,800
$135,000
2019
$2,578 (+11.1%)
$33,100 + $89,400
$122,500
2018
$2,320 (+13.5%)
$33,100 + $89,400
$122,500
2017
$2,044 (+12.9%)
$29,500 + $66,400
$95,900
2016
$1,810 (+0.9%)
$25,800 + $58,300
$84,100
2013
$1,794
$23,400 + $53,400
$76,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
820
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
820
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001372000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2207 40th St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $175,000 and $250,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $250K.