Beaverdale Gingerbread House! This 3-bedroom all-brick Tudor 2-story home sits on one of the most beautiful corners of Beaverdale and is loaded with the original charm you’d expect and many wonderful updates you wouldn’t expect! Highlights include an updated kitchen with quartz countertops & silgranit sink, gorgeously remodeled full bath upstairs with radiant-HEATED herringbone tile floor, double sink vanity w/ quartz countertop and a pocket door to a convenient laundry area. The ½ bath on the main floor and family room that opens to the kitchen is a rare find in an older home. Adorable 3-season, glassed-in sun porch with exposed brick and French door leading to the living room w/ wood-burning fp and wide cove molding. Large 2-car detached garage! Super clean basement! Newer roof, gutters & over-sized downspouts, hot water heater, 200 amp electrical panel, plumbing thruout (no iron pipes). Extend your living outside on the brick paver patio.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tiffan Yamen• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Tiffan Yamen• Keller Williams Realty GDM
One of the most lovely homes in Beaverdale is now on the market! This 2 story Beaverdale Brick Tudor home offers timeless character and extensive updates/remodels throughout. Some features of the home include: Completely remodeled kitchen with new appliances, quartz countertops, tiled backsplash, and pantry area, 2nd floor laundry, remodeled bathroom with double vanity and heated floors, beautifully finished hardwood floors, large fenced yard with mature trees and paver patio area and extensive manicured landscaping, oversized two stall garage with storage, formal dining space, all appliances included in the sale, brick fireplace, 4 season's porch, numerous built-ins, and an addition off the kitchen perfect for entertaining. Located on one of the more beautiful streets in all of Des Moines, this home offers easy walking access to the heart of Beaverdale and Ashby Park. This home is very easy to show and offers a flexible possession date. Please call an agent today for a private tour.
Public Records
Apr 9, 2013
Sold
$225,000
$128/sq ft
DMMLS #412268
Feb 3, 2013
Listed
$226,100
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 2005
Sold
$195,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,024 (+2.1%)
$69,200 + $329,500
$398,700
2024
$6,878 (−1.2%)
$61,500 + $298,600
$360,100
2023
$6,964 (+0.8%)
$61,500 + $298,600
$360,100
2022
$6,910 (+0.4%)
$54,300 + $250,100
$304,400
2021
$6,884 (−3.7%)
$54,300 + $250,100
$304,400
2020
$7,148 (−0.7%)
$54,300 + $250,100
$304,400
2019
$7,200 (+1.0%)
$50,700 + $233,800
$284,500
2018
$7,126 (+9.8%)
$50,700 + $233,800
$284,500
2017
$6,492 (+39.6%)
$45,000 + $222,900
$267,900
2016
$4,650 (+6.9%)
$39,800 + $200,200
$240,000
2013
$4,348
$38,000 + $145,700
$183,700
Tax history for 3218 40th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,024 (+2.1%)
$69,200 + $329,500
$398,700
2024
$6,878 (−1.2%)
$61,500 + $298,600
$360,100
2023
$6,964 (+0.8%)
$61,500 + $298,600
$360,100
2022
$6,910 (+0.4%)
$54,300 + $250,100
$304,400
2021
$6,884 (−3.7%)
$54,300 + $250,100
$304,400
2020
$7,148 (−0.7%)
$54,300 + $250,100
$304,400
2019
$7,200 (+1.0%)
$50,700 + $233,800
$284,500
2018
$7,126 (+9.8%)
$50,700 + $233,800
$284,500
2017
$6,492 (+39.6%)
$45,000 + $222,900
$267,900
2016
$4,650 (+6.9%)
$39,800 + $200,200
$240,000
2013
$4,348
$38,000 + $145,700
$183,700
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
85 ft.
Lot depth
136 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
1,764
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10001499000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Oct 27, 2022 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
Oct 4, 2022 • Final
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
Remodel
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.