Welcome home to this charming bungalow in the heart of Beaverdale. Full of character and thoughtful updates, this home offers an easy, functional layout that makes it feel cozy and comfortable!
The enclosed porch with heat and A/C is a favorite space year-round, perfect for relaxing on the porch swing or extended your living space for a home office or playroom. Inside, you'll find warm details including hardwood floors, restored wood interior doors, refinished kitchen cabinets, and a focal point fireplace. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main floor and the unfinished basement offers opportunity for future finish! Enjoy a newer roof completed in 2020.
Step outside to a fully fenced backyard filled with perennial flowers, garden boxes, mature trees and an expansive patio. The detached garage has been refreshed with repainted siding, a refinished door, and added rafter storage. Bonus this home is located in an NFC area which offers buyers to up 10k in forgivable renovation loans and/or down payment assistance.
Enjoy being just a short walk to neighborhood favorites like Snookies, Flying Mango, Witmer Park, and the beloved Beaverdale Fall Festival parade, all while tucked on a quiet street. Reach out for a private showing today!
All information obtained from seller and public records.
Pending
$209,900
2120 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
988sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Focal point fireplaceMature treesCharming bungalowRefinished kitchen cabinetsRestored wood interior doorsFully fenced backyardExpansive patio
- 31 days |
- 70 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)710-6030,
RE/MAX Precision,
Katey Farrell 515-330-8398,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736318
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 988
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,013.16 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10001348000000
- Zoning: N4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,762
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $209,900$212/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736318 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $209,900+70.7%$212/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736318 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2014 | Sold | $123,000+5.3%$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #444304 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $116,800$118/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #444304 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,404 +2.2% | $199,600 +11% |
| 2024 | $3,332 -2.9% | $179,800 |
| 2023 | $3,430 +0.8% | $179,800 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $3,402 +3.6% | $154,400 |
| 2021 | $3,284 -3.6% | $154,400 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $3,406 +8.7% | $140,200 |
| 2019 | $3,134 +1.2% | $140,200 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $3,096 | $125,100 |
| 2017 | $3,096 +13.7% | $125,100 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $2,722 | $112,000 |
| 2015 | $2,722 +11.9% | $112,000 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $2,432 | $103,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,900 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $104,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,600 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,000 +4.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,000 +10.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,100 +12.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,120 +13.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,367/mo
Principal & interest
$1103
Property taxes
$264
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beaverdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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
- Beaverdale
- 2120 40th St
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