Charming ranch in the heart of Des Moines! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a functional layout with a spacious living room, three bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level. The kitchen includes all appliances, which stay with the home. Downstairs, the finished basement adds great flexibility with two nonconforming bedrooms, a second bathroom, laundry area, plenty of storage, and room for entertaining. Outside, you’ll find a detached two-car garage. A great opportunity with so much usable space in a convenient location!
Lower Beaver, located between Beaver Avenue and the Des Moines River, is a residential and commercial Des Moines neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a working-corridor feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Beaver Avenue and Lower Beaver Road junction, where auto shops, small eateries, and everyday storefronts line the roadway. Brick one-and-a-half-story homes and tidy bungalows sit behind mature trees, while the main drag keeps things practical and active. The Des Moines River Greenbelt frames the east side with trail access and open views. Nearby, Big Creek State Park adds a larger outdoor backdrop beyond the neighborhood grid.
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Market insights
3518 Brinkwood Rd · $260,000
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
$260,000
Median sale price in this area is $323,937. (25% 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
Living
Dining
Interior features
Separate/formal dining room
Finished basement
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry located on upper level
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Chain link fencing
Concrete road access
Home design
Single-story home
Resale property
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Poured foundation
Below-grade finished area of approximately 700
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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24 hour sale. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
DMMLS #525055
Nov 1, 2016
Sold
$150,000
$125/sq ft
Sep 7, 2016
Listed
$150,000
$125/sq ft
+20
Talk about good bones! This mid-century ranch has a lot of character and so much potential. Large living room and dining room both have a cove ceiling – which is really cool. There should be hardwood floors under the carpet. The kitchen is efficient with good flow and storage. Granite counters and original cabinetry - a fun blend of old and new. All 3 bedrooms are on the main floor and have decent closet space. They share a full bathroom that’s been updated with granite counters. The basement has a non-conforming bedroom with wood paneling and shag-a-delic carpet. There’s a small bathroom with a shower in the basement as well. Lots of space for storage and there’s a wood shop too. Patio off the dining room sliding glass doors. Fenced yard. Detached two car garage. Newer furnace and AC. Central location with an easy ride to downtown, and interstate access to get anywhere else in town. This house could really rock the retro look – it just needs someone with a little love and vision!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,666 (+2.1%)
$48,500 + $206,900
$255,400
2024
$4,572 (+1.1%)
$43,400 + $189,000
$232,400
2023
$4,522 (+5.7%)
$43,400 + $189,000
$232,400
2022
$4,278 (+2.1%)
$37,400 + $154,500
$191,900
2021
$4,190 (−3.6%)
$37,400 + $154,500
$191,900
2020
$4,348 (+6.9%)
$37,400 + $154,500
$191,900
2019
$4,068 (+1.1%)
$34,300 + $142,200
$176,500
2018
$4,022 (+5.7%)
$34,300 + $142,200
$176,500
2017
$3,806 (+13.3%)
$30,300 + $129,600
$159,900
2016
$3,358 (+7.4%)
$27,200 + $125,300
$152,500
2013
$3,128
$24,200 + $114,200
$138,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,560 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,197
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,197
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10003873126000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 3518 Brinkwood Rd
$259,929
$71 under list price of $260K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $231K to $290K.