With over 1,700 square feet of finish- this home packs a punch! You are greeted by a spacious front porch, perfect space for a drop zone or morning coffee. The main floor features 2 bedrooms, a full bath, and a kitchen that transitions perfectly to the private back deck. In the finished basement you will find a 3rd bedroom, a large full bath and a full second living space. This is a very efficient home insulated to the max. Backyard has a 6’ wooden privacy fence with deck. Newer driveway that leads into an over-sized detached garage with plenty of space for a workbench etc. Great for working during the winter months with an insulated ceiling and storage in the attic. Schedule your private showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathryn Driscoll• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
You will love this delightful bungalow on one of the most charming streets in Des Moines, right by Beaverdale and Merle Hay. The three season front porch is perfect for lounging with coffee or relaxing in the evening. Enjoy the unique architectural details and sunny windows in main living and dining areas. The kitchen is convenient to the living and dining areas and leads to the gorgeous deck and fenced back yard; imagine grilling with friends outside. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom finish out the main level. Downstairs is the perfect entertaining space, with built-in bar and surround sound wiring. Need more space? A 3rd bedroom and roomy bathroom there for you. The detached oversized two car garage with a wood burning furnace is perfect for a studio, workshop, or storage. Expensive updates complete: new roof, siding, and gutters on house and new exterior paint on garage all completed this summer. Just move in and enjoy everything this home and area have to offer!
Public Records
Aug 19, 2016
Sold
$158,000
$170/sq ft
DMMLS #521086
Jun 30, 2016
Listed
$159,900
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2011
Sold
$68,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,908 (+2.2%)
$46,700 + $183,000
$229,700
2024
$3,824 (+1.6%)
$41,400 + $163,500
$204,900
2023
$3,762 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $163,500
$204,900
2022
$3,732 (+2.7%)
$36,000 + $132,500
$168,500
2021
$3,634 (−3.6%)
$36,000 + $132,500
$168,500
2020
$3,770 (+10.9%)
$36,000 + $132,500
$168,500
2019
$3,400 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $121,100
$154,200
2018
$3,360 (+29.0%)
$33,100 + $121,100
$154,200
2017
$2,604 (+12.4%)
$28,800 + $106,200
$135,000
2016
$2,316 (+1.3%)
$26,300 + $70,000
$96,300
2013
$2,286
$23,700 + $63,500
$87,200
Tax history for 3141 49th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,908 (+2.2%)
$46,700 + $183,000
$229,700
2024
$3,824 (+1.6%)
$41,400 + $163,500
$204,900
2023
$3,762 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $163,500
$204,900
2022
$3,732 (+2.7%)
$36,000 + $132,500
$168,500
2021
$3,634 (−3.6%)
$36,000 + $132,500
$168,500
2020
$3,770 (+10.9%)
$36,000 + $132,500
$168,500
2019
$3,400 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $121,100
$154,200
2018
$3,360 (+29.0%)
$33,100 + $121,100
$154,200
2017
$2,604 (+12.4%)
$28,800 + $106,200
$135,000
2016
$2,316 (+1.3%)
$26,300 + $70,000
$96,300
2013
$2,286
$23,700 + $63,500
$87,200
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
932
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10002227000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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.