A story and a half brick home in the heart of Beaverdale that features a Certified National Wildlife Federation garden in the front, fenced backyard, plus an invisible pet fence around the perimeter of the whole lot. The concrete driveway, front porch and patio, garage floor and sidewalks are new within the last 3 years. There is a new water line from the street to the house, and new inside plumbing. The home has hardwood and laminate floors. First floor master has a 3/4 bath. There is a whole house system from Loziers that includes an air purifier, water purification, heat pump for heat and A/C and an on-demand tankless hot water heater. The 3 season back porch has combination windows. The attic and dormer has Energy Doctor insulation. All of the expensive work has been done!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Listed by • Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with • Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #440716
Redfin Estimate
$312,584
$197K since sold in July 2021$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 4.3% higher than the average sale price ($300K) of 6 comparable homes.
A story and a half brick home in the heart of Beaverdale that features a Certified National Wildlife Federation garden in the front, fenced backyard, plus an invisible pet fence around the perimeter of the whole lot. The concrete driveway, front porch and patio, garage floor and sidewalks are new within the last 3 years. There is a new water line from the street to the house, and new inside plumbing. The home has hardwood and laminate floors. First floor master has a 3/4 bath. There is a whole house system from Loziers that includes an air purifier, water purification, heat pump for heat and A/C and an on-demand tankless hot water heater. The 3 season back porch has combination windows. The attic and dormer has Energy Doctor insulation. All of the expensive work has been done!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,854 (+2.1%)
$68,300 + $214,200
$282,500
2024
$4,752 (−1.3%)
$60,700 + $191,300
$252,000
2023
$4,816 (+0.8%)
$60,700 + $191,300
$252,000
2022
$4,776
$53,600 + $159,600
$213,200
2021
$4,776 (−3.6%)
$53,600 + $159,600
$213,200
2020
$4,956 (+6.9%)
$53,600 + $159,600
$213,200
2019
$4,636 (+1.1%)
$50,100 + $149,900
$200,000
2018
$4,584 (+9.9%)
$50,100 + $149,900
$200,000
2017
$4,170
$44,400 + $136,600
$181,000
2016
$4,172 (+7.1%)
$39,300 + $123,400
$162,700
2013
$3,894
$37,400 + $128,300
$165,700
Tax history for 3121 45th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,854 (+2.1%)
$68,300 + $214,200
$282,500
2024
$4,752 (−1.3%)
$60,700 + $191,300
$252,000
2023
$4,816 (+0.8%)
$60,700 + $191,300
$252,000
2022
$4,776
$53,600 + $159,600
$213,200
2021
$4,776 (−3.6%)
$53,600 + $159,600
$213,200
2020
$4,956 (+6.9%)
$53,600 + $159,600
$213,200
2019
$4,636 (+1.1%)
$50,100 + $149,900
$200,000
2018
$4,584 (+9.9%)
$50,100 + $149,900
$200,000
2017
$4,170
$44,400 + $136,600
$181,000
2016
$4,172 (+7.1%)
$39,300 + $123,400
$162,700
2013
$3,894
$37,400 + $128,300
$165,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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.
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 800
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHURCHS SUB 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,336
Building Sq. Ft: 2,336
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 20 CHURCHS SUB DIV PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,980
Legal Lot Number: 20
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.252
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 61
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,336
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Polk County
APN: 10002699000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 14 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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Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$297,000 – $360,000
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