5154 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
What's special
Fifteen private acres just minutes from Johnston, Urbandale, Ankeny, and downtown Des Moines. Completely renovated in 2023 and converted to a walkout ranch. 4 beds, 4 baths, parking for 6 with attached and detached 2-car garages plus a carport. Updated kitchen with new countertops, backsplash, and lighting. Sunroom with heated floors. All three original baths renovated with new tile and built-in bench seating, heated floors in the primary and main-level guest baths, and a steam shower. Two new lower-level bedrooms open through sliding doors to the patio. The new 600 sq ft art/hobby studio adds all new windows, a recessed ceiling, and a private 3/4 bath. Outside, a new deck with accent lighting, 2026 front patio, lower-level patio, security gate, and perimeter fencing. Geothermal heating and cooling, new septic, and 2024 roof, gutters, and fascia. Mature trees and wildlife across the acreage. Privacy this complete rarely sits this close to the metro. Call your agent to schedule a tour.
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Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Heather Wright 515-229-2012,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Annie Gaster 515-306-1968,
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Geothermal, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,172
- Total interior livable area: 3,172 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 2,350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Metal
Lot
- Size: 14.85 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 31000031001000
- Zoning: LDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $473/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $996,500
- Annual tax amount: $13,688
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 72 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$473/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745203 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-11.5%$473/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745203 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $1,695,000-8.4%$534/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745203 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+120.2%$583/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745203 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2023 | Sold | $840,000-6.7%$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #667413 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2023 | Pending sale | $899,900$284/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #667413 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,900+23.9%$284/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #667413 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2005 | Sold | $726,500$229/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,400 +25.3% | $996,500 +7.6% |
| 2024 | $10,698 +8.4% | $926,200 +18.4% |
| 2023 | $9,866 -12.9% | $782,300 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $11,324 +1.4% | $624,700 |
| 2021 | $11,168 +1.4% | $624,700 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $11,014 +3.8% | $585,200 |
| 2019 | $10,612 +1.9% | $585,200 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $10,416 | $533,500 |
| 2017 | $10,416 +8.3% | $533,500 +7.4% |
| 2016 | $9,618 | $496,600 |
| 2015 | $9,618 +14.1% | $496,600 +11.6% |
| 2014 | $8,426 | $445,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $445,100 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $444,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $444,400 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $498,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $498,500 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $483,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $483,800 +13.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $427,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $427,200 +7.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $397,540 +21.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $326,610 |
| 2001 | -- | $326,610 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,414,000
$1.34M - $1.48M
$3,527/mo
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