Priced so you can come make this home your own! Located in the family-friendly Beaverdale neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers plenty of space for family and friends. The open floor plan features beautiful coved ceilings, hardwood floors, and a cozy stone fireplace in the living room. Remodeled bathrooms add modern comfort, including a relaxing Jacuzzi tub, while the spacious upstairs primary suite boasts a tiled shower, granite countertops, and dual vanity. Other updates include: furnace 2018, roof 2019, AC 2022. Enjoy entertaining or relaxing on the oversized front and back decks, perfect for family gatherings and connecting with neighbors. Walking distance to grocery, coffee, restaurants, and over 50 acres of public parks. Discover the character, comfort, and fantastic location of this home while enjoying all that Beaverdale living has to offer.
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
2814 42nd St · $310,000
$312K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $312K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
10 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Separate formal dining room
Cable TV
Window treatments
Unfinished basement
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Chain-link and wood fencing
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Located in the family oriented Beaverdale area this charming cottage has plenty of room for family and friends. This spacious 4 BR 3 Bath has an open floor plan that includes coved ceilings throughout and a cozy stone fireplace in the living room. Newly remodeled bathrooms have a jacuzzi tub and the Master Suite has a gorgeous tiled Shower with granite countertops and dual vanity. Enjoy your new neighbors on either front or back oversized decks that's great for those family gatherings. Within walking distance to over 50 aces of 3 public parks this home has the distinct value of both public and private school district.
DMMLS #435515
Feb 7, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2014
Listed
$165,900
$94/sq ft
DMMLS #290638
Feb 16, 2007
Sold
$164,000
$93/sq ft
Sep 5, 2006
Listed
$164,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,174 (+7.9%)
$44,600 + $283,200
$327,800
2025
$5,722 (+2.1%)
$44,600 + $283,200
$327,800
2024
$5,604
$40,100 + $255,200
$295,300
2023
$5,608 (+0.8%)
$40,100 + $255,200
$295,300
2022
$5,562 (+3.4%)
$35,400 + $211,400
$246,800
2021
$5,380 (−3.7%)
$35,400 + $211,400
$246,800
2020
$5,584 (+6.1%)
$35,400 + $211,400
$246,800
2019
$5,262 (+1.2%)
$32,400 + $191,800
$224,200
2018
$5,202 (+8.2%)
$32,400 + $191,800
$224,200
2017
$4,808 (+7.7%)
$28,900 + $175,400
$204,300
2016
$4,464 (+6.4%)
$25,300 + $152,500
$177,800
2013
$4,194
$23,500 + $144,500
$168,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
137 ft.
Lot size
6,850 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,769
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,769
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10005586000000
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 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 21, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
May 23, 2017 • 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
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2814 42nd St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $298,000 and $369,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $298K to $369K.