3942 Lower Beaver Rd is a 1,120 square foot house on a 8,350 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $171,717.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
8,350 sq ftLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$171,717
$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 19.5% lower than the average sale price ($213K) 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
$2,122 (−3.8%)
$52,100 + $90,900
$143,000
2024
$2,206 (−5.6%)
$46,400 + $83,200
$129,600
2023
$2,336 (+0.9%)
$46,400 + $83,200
$129,600
2022
$2,316 (−2.3%)
$38,800 + $69,200
$108,000
2021
$2,370 (−3.6%)
$38,800 + $69,200
$108,000
2020
$2,458 (+7.2%)
$38,800 + $69,200
$108,000
2019
$2,292 (+1.2%)
$36,900 + $66,700
$103,600
2018
$2,264 (+12.5%)
$36,900 + $66,700
$103,600
2017
$2,012 (+8.2%)
$32,700 + $61,100
$93,800
2016
$1,860 (+7.1%)
$28,400 + $54,500
$82,900
2013
$1,736
$26,400 + $52,300
$78,700
Tax history for 3942 Lower Beaver Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,122 (−3.8%)
$52,100 + $90,900
$143,000
2024
$2,206 (−5.6%)
$46,400 + $83,200
$129,600
2023
$2,336 (+0.9%)
$46,400 + $83,200
$129,600
2022
$2,316 (−2.3%)
$38,800 + $69,200
$108,000
2021
$2,370 (−3.6%)
$38,800 + $69,200
$108,000
2020
$2,458 (+7.2%)
$38,800 + $69,200
$108,000
2019
$2,292 (+1.2%)
$36,900 + $66,700
$103,600
2018
$2,264 (+12.5%)
$36,900 + $66,700
$103,600
2017
$2,012 (+8.2%)
$32,700 + $61,100
$93,800
2016
$1,860 (+7.1%)
$28,400 + $54,500
$82,900
2013
$1,736
$26,400 + $52,300
$78,700
*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
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 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: 560
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HALLETT ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,120
Building Sq. Ft: 1,680
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: S 50 F LOT 81 HALLETT ACRES
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,350
Legal Lot Number: 81
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.192
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005809000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$164,000 – $198,000
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