Welcome home to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home nestled in the highly sought after Beaverdale neighborhood! Built in 1939, this meticulously maintained home is filled with the timeless character and charm that make Beaverdale homes so special. Step inside to find beautiful original hardwood floors, classic arched doorways, and inviting living spaces that blend historic character with comfortable everyday living. Thoughtful updates to the kitchen provide an open concept and added functionality while complementing the home's original charm. Downstairs, the partially finished basement offers additional flexible space, perfect for a home office, recreation room, workout area, or cozy retreat with additional room for storage! Outside, you'll love the large lot, offering plenty of space to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Full of character, lovingly maintained, and located in one of Des Moines' most beloved neighborhoods, this Beaverdale gem is ready to welcome its next owner! All information obtained from seller and public records.
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
2612 40th St · $194,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$194,900
Median sale price in this area is $323,937. (66% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Dining area
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Open deck/patio
Patio
Storage
Home design
Single-story home
Construction
Metal siding
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Resale property
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Lot approximately 0.283 acres (50 x 247) with concrete road frontage
Below-grade finished area of 299
Electricity and solar
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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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2612 40th St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $175,000 and $280,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $175K to $280K.