Welcome to Beaverdale and this beautiful Cape Cod Brick home! So many beautiful details like hardwood floors, arched doorways, and crown molding ceilings. Kitchen offers ample cabinets to the ceiling, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. Great dining room that looks into your fenced in back yard! Living room is spacious but cozy with the fireplace! 2 beds and full bath on the main level. Large Main suite is upstairs with half bath with connected room great for closet, nursery or just a sitting room! Lower level does have some finished space for you to hang out! New roof on house 2021, new windows on main floor 2023. Come check out this home and great location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Wendy Beal• Iowa Realty Ankeny
Contact: 515-453-6020
Bought with Chinda Khamboun• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Welcome to Beaverdale -- a neighborhood rich with heritage, nestled in the heart of Des Moines. This story and a half brick has been meticulously updated. Handcrafted to last, these homes were built with pride and passion—a beautiful mix of hardwood floors, coved ceilings, arched doorways combined with expert craftsmanship will leave you breathless. The plan is a free-flowing, with a tradtional feel. The kitchen offers plenty of storage, granite counter tops, and gas stove. Two bedrooms on the main level, with a newly remodeled bath. On the second level, you'll find spacious 3rd bedroom with 1/2 bath. Partial finished basements offers additional living space. Outside is the perfect deck space, great for entertaining--- and a detached two-car garage for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to own this beautiful home! Close to schools, shopping, and entertainment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,474 (+6.2%)
$45,600 + $286,700
$332,300
2025
$6,094 (+5.7%)
$45,600 + $286,700
$332,300
2024
$5,766 (+6.5%)
$41,000 + $262,600
$303,600
2023
$5,412 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $262,600
$303,600
2022
$5,368 (+20.8%)
$36,200 + $202,300
$238,500
2021
$4,444 (+1.3%)
$36,200 + $202,300
$238,500
2020
$4,388 (+6.4%)
$36,200 + $202,300
$238,500
2019
$4,124 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $145,000
$178,100
2018
$4,078 (+11.1%)
$33,100 + $145,000
$178,100
2017
$3,672 (+9.7%)
$29,500 + $132,500
$162,000
2016
$3,346 (+6.8%)
$25,800 + $118,500
$144,300
2013
$3,134
$23,600 + $111,000
$134,600
Tax history for 2205 40th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,474 (+6.2%)
$45,600 + $286,700
$332,300
2025
$6,094 (+5.7%)
$45,600 + $286,700
$332,300
2024
$5,766 (+6.5%)
$41,000 + $262,600
$303,600
2023
$5,412 (+0.8%)
$41,000 + $262,600
$303,600
2022
$5,368 (+20.8%)
$36,200 + $202,300
$238,500
2021
$4,444 (+1.3%)
$36,200 + $202,300
$238,500
2020
$4,388 (+6.4%)
$36,200 + $202,300
$238,500
2019
$4,124 (+1.1%)
$33,100 + $145,000
$178,100
2018
$4,078 (+11.1%)
$33,100 + $145,000
$178,100
2017
$3,672 (+9.7%)
$29,500 + $132,500
$162,000
2016
$3,346 (+6.8%)
$25,800 + $118,500
$144,300
2013
$3,134
$23,600 + $111,000
$134,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,472
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001337000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Mar 14, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
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