Beaverdale didn't grow around this house, the house was here first! Built in 1882 by George Washington Hickman, this remarkable brick farmhouse predates the neighborhood that grew up around it. Once part of the Hickman family farm, where early city directories document family members as fruit growers, this home offers a direct connection to Beaverdale's rural roots. With 1,932 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, one on each level, it combines history with everyday livability. Original character shines through with pine plank floors, detailed woodwork, tall ceilings, transom windows and built-ins. The home was large enough for the original Hickman family and their 11 children! Thoughtfully updated over the decades, including a renovation in 1980 and later improvements to the roof, HVAC, electrical and kitchen. Mature trees, brick patio and fenced yard complete this one-of-a-kind setting. This isn't simply a historic home in Beaverdale, it's part of the story of how Beaverdale came to be.
Beaverdale, located between Beaver Avenue and Merle Hay Road, is a residential and walkable Des Moines neighborhood with brick “Beaverdale Brick” homes and a leafy, hill-and-hollow streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beaver Avenue near Urbandale Avenue, where coffee counters, a classic barbershop feel, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. The Beaverdale Tap and The Slow Down Coffee Co. act as familiar anchors for casual meetups and weekend routines. Streets curve past tidy lawns and mature trees, and many houses feature steep gables and arched doorways. Drake University and the Des Moines River corridor sit nearby, shaping a bike-and-stroll lifestyle without changing Beaverdale’s calm cadence.
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2024 35th St · $326,000
$326K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $326K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Separate/formal dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Unfinished basement
One fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Main level laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Wood fencing
Concrete road frontage
Rectangular lot (56 x 161)
Home design
Two-story brick home
Parking
Attached one-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Below-grade finished area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Historic Beaverdale Home built in 19th century by George Hickman. All the charm and character you'd expect in a home of this vintage, including 10' ceilings, double brick construction, wide woodwork, tall windows, pine plank floors, ornately detailed doors, transom windows, and claw foot tub. What you might not expect are the modern updates, including newer furnace, AC, windows, and electrical system. Over 1900 sq ft of living space, including formal living room, formal dining room, study with built-in bookshelves, and kitchen/dining area with woodburning stove and built in dining set. Go upstairs to find 3 nice sized bedrooms. The master bedroom has 9' ceiling plus 2 double closets, and an additional cedar closet. Serene setting on large yard with mature trees, brick patio, and privacy fenced backyard. Truly a unique property with surprises around every corner. NFC financing available, buyer could receive $10,000 forgivable grant for kitchen or bath updates.
DMMLS #402616
Dec 31, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jun 13, 2012
Listed
$144,900
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,622 (+2.1%)
$51,500 + $267,400
$318,900
2024
$5,504 (+1.0%)
$46,600 + $243,700
$290,300
2023
$5,450 (+0.8%)
$46,600 + $243,700
$290,300
2022
$5,406 (+3.8%)
$40,300 + $199,800
$240,100
2021
$5,206 (−3.6%)
$40,300 + $199,800
$240,100
2020
$5,402 (+9.2%)
$40,300 + $199,800
$240,100
2019
$4,948 (+1.1%)
$36,900 + $180,300
$217,200
2018
$4,892 (+10.6%)
$36,900 + $180,300
$217,200
2017
$4,424 (−2.0%)
$32,300 + $160,300
$192,600
2016
$4,516 (+5.4%)
$28,800 + $143,300
$172,100
2013
$4,284
$28,200 + $141,800
$170,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
161 ft.
Lot size
9,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,932
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,932
Year built
1882
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10006250000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
May 2, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Mar 2, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2024 35th St
$323,066
$2,934 under list price of $326K
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