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    • Price cut: $5K (6/23)
    $227,500

    5118 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

    2beds
    1,016sqft
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    $1,620/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    7,797 Square Feet Lot
    $222,600 Zestimate®
    $224/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large master bedroomBrick gas fireplace
    One owner ranch home in Northwest Des Moines, ~1500 sq ft of living space. Large living room expands to the formal dining space. Hardwood flooring under the carpet on main floor. Large Master bedroom (this room has two entry doors and was once two separate bedrooms, easy to install a wall and add a bedroom), one of 2 on main floor, full bath with new LVP flooring. Large rooms in basement used formerly as home office, family/TV room and Non-conforming bedroom downstairs and 3/4 bath. Unique to this property is a large 1-1/2 car garage with attached family/recreation/entertainment room complete with heating and cooling. The man-cave is carpeted, a brick gas fireplace, and abundance of windows facing the backyard. Newer professional grade water heater.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    June Mackay (515)314-1726,

    Stevens Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738262MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,016
      • Total interior livable area: 1,016 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 456

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Grab Bars
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Patio
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 7,797 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 66 x 117
      Details
      • Parcel number: 10003873198000
      • Zoning: N3A

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Poured
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1960

      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: $224/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $242,600
      • Annual tax amount: $4,297
      • Date on market: 4/11/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 123 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $222,600

        $211,000 - $234,000

        $1,419/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/27/2026Pending sale$227,500$224/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem
        6/23/2026Price change$227,500-2.2%$224/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem
        6/16/2026Price change$232,500-2.1%$229/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Price change$237,500-2.1%$234/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem
        5/29/2026Price change$242,500-2%$239/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem
        5/18/2026Price change$247,500-2%$244/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Price change$252,500-1.9%$249/sqft
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        4/29/2026Price change$257,500-1%$253/sqft
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        4/11/2026Listed for sale$260,000$256/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738262 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,928 -1.2%$242,600 +10.5%
        2024$3,976 -1.2%$219,600
        2023$4,026 +0.8%$219,600 +21.1%
        2022$3,994 +1.1%$181,400
        2021$3,950 -3.6%$181,400 +8.7%
        2020$4,098 +7.2%$166,900
        2019$3,822 +1.2%$166,900 +10.7%
        2018$3,778 $150,700
        2017$3,778 +11.1%$150,700 +9.4%
        2016$3,402 $137,800
        2015$3,402 +13%$137,800 +8.9%
        2014$3,010 $126,500
        2013-- $126,500 -0.6%
        2012-- $127,200
        2011-- $127,200 -6.7%
        2010-- $136,300
        2009-- $136,300
        2008-- $136,300
        2007-- $136,300 +14%
        2006-- $119,600
        2005-- $119,600 +6.6%
        2003-- $112,160 +9.3%
        2002-- $102,630
        2001-- $102,630
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lower Beaver

        Getting around

        12 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        31 / 100
        Some Transit
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

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