Location, location, location! Here's your chance to own an iconic piece of Des Moines history; a classic 1.5-story, 3 bed, 2 bath Beaverdale brick that's been thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained. This charming home offers more than curb appeal; it's a true turnkey property with timeless character and modern upgrades. Step inside to discover unique 1930s details such as rounded doors and archways, gleaming hardwood floors, the original dining room chandelier, a classic mail slot, telephone nook, shoeshine cabinet, elegant wall textures, and French doors. A private second-story terrace provides a peaceful retreat, perfect for enjoying a quiet morning or unwinding at night. The spacious, fully fenced, flat backyard includes a shed for additional storage and is ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Inside, the large upstairs walk-in closet and the partially finished basement featuring a custom wet bar and one of the home's two wood-burning fireplaces offer both function and comfort. Major updates include an active radon mitigation system, newer privacy fence, exterior and interior water lines, furnace and A/C, kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, flooring, tuckpointing, new siding and insulation, rubber roof over garage, several doors, and numerous plumbing fixtures. Don't miss this rare opportunity! Home will be professionally cleaned prior to closing for a hassle-free move-in! All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/10)
$339,000
1534 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,353sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic mail slotFrench doorsCustom wet barPartially finished basementRubber roof over garageOriginal dining room chandelierElegant wall textures
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 08:49am
Listed by:
Emina Pajazetovic (515)867-1949,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717771
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,353
- Total interior livable area: 1,353 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10004455000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1936
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: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,790
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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