This beautifully updated brick Cape Cod blends Beaverdale charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across three finished levels, this home offers over 2,000 sq ft of versatile living space.
Step inside to find refinished hardwood floors, freshly textured ceilings, and abundant natural light enhanced by new recessed lighting. The main floor boasts a formal dining room, inviting living room with a new mantel, and a stunning four-season porch perfect for relaxing year-round. The fully remodeled kitchen (2023) showcases new countertops, appliances, and hardwood flooring, while the bathrooms have all been tastefully renovated (2022–23) with updated vanities, tile, fixtures, and finishes.
Upstairs you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms filled with natural light and a full bath. The finished lower level (2023) extends the living space with a large family room and a private guest suite complete with its own bedroom and bathroom — ideal for visitors, a teen retreat, or a home office.
Every detail has been updated, including fresh paint throughout the home (2020–25), new window treatments, stylish light fixtures, fans, and sconces. Outside, enjoy a newly added flagstone patio (2022), perfect for entertaining, along with a two-car detached garage. Conveniently located just three doors down from Perkins Elementary, this move-in ready home combines character, comfort, and modern living.
Make sure to request a copy of the full list of updates!
For sale
$339,900
4131 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,206sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
7,666.56 Square Feet Lot
$333,500 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 08:32am
Listed by:
Patrick Elbert (515)443-3335,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724557
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 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: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,206
- Total interior livable area: 1,206 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,666.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49 x 153
Details
- Parcel number: 10005658001000
- Zoning: R1-60
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1939
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: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $283,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,998
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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