Welcome to this charming Cape Cod in the heart of Beaverdale, where historic character, thoughtful updates, & an incredible neighborhood setting come together. Hardwood floors & beautiful architectural details create a warm, inviting feel, while the updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, & abundant built-in cabinetry. The kitchen opens to the spacious family room, making it easy to cook, gather, & enjoy views of the backyard. The main-level bedroom offers flexibility as a bedroom, den, or formal dining space. A cozy family room leads to a three-season room overlooking the fenced backyard, perfect for morning coffee, a good book, or a glass of wine while enjoying the blooming magnolia tree. The spacious yard offers room for gardening, entertaining, BBQs, kids, & pets. Upstairs you'll find a generous primary bedroom with two separate closets, a spacious 2nd bedroom with charming Cape Cod details, & an updated bath. Updates include furnace/AC (2021), kitchen & upstairs bedroom windows (2021), new back porch (2022), newer roof (2019), updated upstairs bath, & new upstairs bath/landing windows (2025). Kitchen crown molding was updated in 2025. Basement living area has been partially waterproofed. Walk to The Shops on Beaver Ave and enjoy a true small-town feel with block BBQs, farmers markets, the Bluegrass Festival, garden tour, and an active neighborhood association all just minutes from the rest of the Des Moines metro.
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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Offer insights
2803 47th St · $299,900
$305K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $305K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Dining
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Partially finished basement
One fireplace
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Open patio
Chain link fencing
Home design
Resale property
Parking
Attached one-car garage
Construction
Metal siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Below-grade finished area (approx. 400)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Top Beaverdale location surrounded by other well kept homes. As to be expected hardwood floors & character thru-out this adorable cape cod home. The first floor family room has a non functioning gas fireplace providing a cozy aesthetic & leads to a 3 season room overlooking the fenced in rear yard. The family room also opens to a spacious kitchen that has been updated with granite, stainless and a large amount of built in storage cabinetry. The main level bedroom can be a flex space with the possibility of a formal dining room or den area. The upstairs landing is sunny and spacious with a linen closet and built in vintage telephone nook. The master bedroom is spacious and offers two separate closet areas. The second bedroom is also spacious and has special cape cod architectural features making it feel unique. The basement has been partially waterproofed in the living area. The new washer and dryer will stay. The home offers a new furnace/AC 2021 & a newer roof 2019. Fenced rear yard.
DMMLS #591119
Sep 20, 2019
Listing Removed
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Sep 10, 2019
Listed
$208,499
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 2016
Sold
$177,500
$122/sq ft
DMMLS #523457
Oct 6, 2016
Sold
$177,400
$122/sq ft
Aug 9, 2016
Listed
$179,900
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 2011
Sold
$165,000
$113/sq ft
DMMLS #387931
Nov 10, 2011
Sold
$164,900
$113/sq ft
Jul 25, 2011
Listed
$169,900
$117/sq ft
DMMLS #372352
Sep 28, 2010
Sold
$136,500
$94/sq ft
Aug 18, 2010
Listed
$144,900
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,120 (+2.1%)
$51,000 + $228,300
$279,300
2024
$5,016 (−3.1%)
$45,900 + $209,100
$255,000
2023
$5,174 (+0.8%)
$45,900 + $209,100
$255,000
2022
$5,134 (+6.5%)
$40,600 + $178,900
$219,500
2021
$4,822 (−3.6%)
$40,600 + $178,900
$219,500
2020
$5,004 (+6.4%)
$40,600 + $178,900
$219,500
2019
$4,702 (+1.1%)
$37,100 + $164,700
$201,800
2018
$4,650 (+5.3%)
$37,100 + $164,700
$201,800
2017
$4,414 (+6.7%)
$33,000 + $150,500
$183,500
2016
$4,136 (+6.5%)
$28,900 + $134,300
$163,200
2013
$3,882
$27,100 + $128,600
$155,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,456
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10002620000000
Parking Spaces
—
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.
N3C
Neighborhood District
N3c is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly in the cottage or worker cottage style 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
Jun 30, 2022 • Final
Building (residential) - deck
Remodel
Jul 7, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
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.
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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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