PRICED COMPETITIVELY! Recently remodeled and move-in ready! This charming 3-bedroom bungalow in Beaverdale sits on a gorgeous wooded lot and features an oversized detached 2-car garage. BASEMENT recently finished/remodeled September 2026 adding a spacious family room and a full bathroom—providing valuable additional living space. The main level offers a large primary bedroom, spacious second bedroom, bright and airy living room, a 3-season room, and a versatile den/study. A third bedroom is located on the upper level. The beautifully updated interior features new granite countertops, new kitchen appliances, fresh paint throughout, new wood plank flooring, newly executive textured ceilings, new tile flooring, updated plumbing, new front deck, and new railing and paint/stain on back deck. The completely remodeled bathroom showcases a beautiful tile surround and walk-in shower. Additional updates include a newer roof and gutters, with the water heater replaced in 2019. Ideally located in desirable Beaverdale, this home combines character, modern updates, abundant living space, and a beautiful wooded setting. List price is BELOW appraised value! This is a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$176Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Steve DeJoode• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
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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Market insights
3111 Leado Ave · $245,900
DAYS ON MARKET
232 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$245,900
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (28% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
7 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Window treatments
Partially finished basement
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Storage
Home design
One story
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Security
Fire alarm
Smoke detectors
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Block and brick/mortar foundation
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Electricity and solar
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"Prime investment! Charming Beaverdale bungalow 'as is'. Finished attic, 3BR, fireplace is capped, dining area, deck, 2-car garage, wooded lot. " water heater, roof/gutters, garage door opener new in 2019. bathroom toilet, shower, plumbing new 2017.
Public Records
Jun 12, 2007
Sold
$119,000
$85/sq ft
DMMLS #296965
Jun 11, 2007
Sold
$118,600
$85/sq ft
Dec 18, 2006
Listed
$115,900
$83/sq ft
+3
Well maintained home with lots of updates. Ready to move in. Large 1st floor master - priced to sell - comes with warranty for the buyer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,628 (+6.8%)
$45,600 + $192,000
$237,600
2025
$4,334 (+7.2%)
$45,600 + $192,000
$237,600
2024
$4,042 (+1.4%)
$41,300 + $174,600
$215,900
2023
$3,988 (+0.8%)
$41,300 + $174,600
$215,900
2022
$3,956 (+3.5%)
$35,700 + $142,400
$178,100
2021
$3,824 (−3.6%)
$35,700 + $142,400
$178,100
2020
$3,966 (+10.3%)
$35,700 + $142,400
$178,100
2019
$3,596 (+1.2%)
$32,700 + $129,100
$161,800
2018
$3,554 (+9.4%)
$32,700 + $129,100
$161,800
2017
$3,248 (+11.8%)
$28,600 + $113,700
$142,300
2016
$2,906 (+7.2%)
$25,500 + $103,100
$128,600
2013
$2,712
$23,000 + $95,100
$118,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
168 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1927
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,395
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,395
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012854000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Aug 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Apr 16, 2025 • 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.
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 3111 Leado Ave
$245,377
$523 under list price of $246K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $193K to $315K.