3901 Beaver Ave is a 1,476 square foot house on a 8,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $249,340.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
8,000 sq ftLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$249,340
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 12.9% lower than the average sale price ($286K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,910 (−1.2%)
$49,000 + $195,600
$244,600
2024
$3,958 (−0.9%)
$43,700 + $175,000
$218,700
2023
$3,992 (+0.8%)
$43,700 + $175,000
$218,700
2022
$3,960 (−1.8%)
$36,500 + $141,800
$178,300
2021
$4,032 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $141,800
$178,300
2020
$4,184 (+7.1%)
$36,500 + $141,800
$178,300
2019
$3,908 (+1.2%)
$34,700 + $135,500
$170,200
2018
$3,862 (+5.3%)
$34,700 + $135,500
$170,200
2017
$3,668 (+3.0%)
$30,800 + $123,100
$153,900
2016
$3,560 (+6.8%)
$26,700 + $108,900
$135,600
2013
$3,334
$25,900 + $108,100
$134,000
Tax history for 3901 Beaver Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,910 (−1.2%)
$49,000 + $195,600
$244,600
2024
$3,958 (−0.9%)
$43,700 + $175,000
$218,700
2023
$3,992 (+0.8%)
$43,700 + $175,000
$218,700
2022
$3,960 (−1.8%)
$36,500 + $141,800
$178,300
2021
$4,032 (−3.6%)
$36,500 + $141,800
$178,300
2020
$4,184 (+7.1%)
$36,500 + $141,800
$178,300
2019
$3,908 (+1.2%)
$34,700 + $135,500
$170,200
2018
$3,862 (+5.3%)
$34,700 + $135,500
$170,200
2017
$3,668 (+3.0%)
$30,800 + $123,100
$153,900
2016
$3,560 (+6.8%)
$26,700 + $108,900
$135,600
2013
$3,334
$25,900 + $108,100
$134,000
*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
N2B
Neighborhood District
N2b is intended for contemporary, mid-size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 1, 2017 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Plumbing
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: 884
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GLEN ECHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,476
Building Sq. Ft: 2,360
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: N 50 F W 160 F LOT 110 GLEN ECHO
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,000
Legal Lot Number: 110
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.184
Depth Footage: 160
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,476
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005330000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
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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, 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$237,000 – $287,000
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