Welcome Home to this charming Beaverdale Ranch! As you walk in you will love the original hardwood floors throughout & all of the charm the home has to offer. To the left you will find a great sized formal eating area that takes you right into the kitchen! The kitchen has a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, and tall/deep cabinets for all of your kitchen supplies. The living room is a great size with plenty of room for your furniture! You will walk down the hallway to your updated, full bath, which will then lead you to the 2 great sized bedrooms! The attic space is great for storage, or it can be finished as a master, play room, or office. The possibilities are endless! The basement is larger than expected, with plenty of room for laundry, storage, a home gym, or even a finished family room. Back yard is fully fenced. Set up a showing today! All information obtained from seller & public records.
AWESOME location, character, & endless possibilities in this 1940's Beaverdale ranch! Even better- the major ticket items have been taken care of- newer mechanicals, roof, gutters, & carpet throughout. You'll be surprised at the space & storage offered throughout. Do you have large pieces of furniture? No worries- the family room is very large & can accommodate what you have! A formal eating area opens up to the retro kitchen. Tall/deep cabinets allow for all your kitchen items. Don't be fooled-there is plenty of room for all of your appliances. This isn't your tinny tiny 40's bath- its LARGE & storage is definitely not a problem! You will be amazed by all of the closet space it offers- 2 HUGE closets! The upstairs level can easily be finished for a master suite. The LL is also bigger than expected- use for storage, finish for a family room, exercise room, or play area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,578 (+5.1%)
$40,000 + $154,500
$194,500
2025
$3,404 (+24.6%)
$40,000 + $154,500
$194,500
2024
$2,732 (−2.4%)
$36,200 + $143,600
$179,800
2023
$2,800 (+0.8%)
$36,200 + $113,100
$149,300
2022
$2,778 (+1.9%)
$31,300 + $96,400
$127,700
2021
$2,726 (−3.5%)
$31,300 + $96,400
$127,700
2020
$2,826 (+9.0%)
$31,300 + $96,400
$127,700
2019
$2,592 (+1.2%)
$28,700 + $89,100
$117,800
2018
$2,562 (+8.7%)
$28,700 + $89,100
$117,800
2017
$2,356 (−3.0%)
$25,100 + $79,900
$105,000
2016
$2,428 (+6.8%)
$22,400 + $73,200
$95,600
2013
$2,274
$21,000 + $70,400
$91,400
Tax history for 2420 40th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,578 (+5.1%)
$40,000 + $154,500
$194,500
2025
$3,404 (+24.6%)
$40,000 + $154,500
$194,500
2024
$2,732 (−2.4%)
$36,200 + $143,600
$179,800
2023
$2,800 (+0.8%)
$36,200 + $113,100
$149,300
2022
$2,778 (+1.9%)
$31,300 + $96,400
$127,700
2021
$2,726 (−3.5%)
$31,300 + $96,400
$127,700
2020
$2,826 (+9.0%)
$31,300 + $96,400
$127,700
2019
$2,592 (+1.2%)
$28,700 + $89,100
$117,800
2018
$2,562 (+8.7%)
$28,700 + $89,100
$117,800
2017
$2,356 (−3.0%)
$25,100 + $79,900
$105,000
2016
$2,428 (+6.8%)
$22,400 + $73,200
$95,600
2013
$2,274
$21,000 + $70,400
$91,400
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
846
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001825000000
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
Oct 6, 2023 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
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.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Other Structures: Storage
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.161
Lot Size Acres: 0.161
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,054
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 846
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001825000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Hillis Elementary School
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$187,000 – $226,000
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