Lower Beaver, located between Beaver Avenue and the Des Moines River, is a residential and commercial Des Moines neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a working-corridor feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Beaver Avenue and Lower Beaver Road junction, where auto shops, small eateries, and everyday storefronts line the roadway. Brick one-and-a-half-story homes and tidy bungalows sit behind mature trees, while the main drag keeps things practical and active. The Des Moines River Greenbelt frames the east side with trail access and open views. Nearby, Big Creek State Park adds a larger outdoor backdrop beyond the neighborhood grid.
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Market insights
4049 Lower Beaver Rd · $394,497
DAYS ON MARKET
0 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$394,497
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (20% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Sale and tax history for 4049 Lower Beaver Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #750783
Oct 8, 2026
Listed
$394,497
$358/sq ft
Oct 8, 2026
Listing Removed
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DMMLS #731173
Dec 2, 2025
Sold
$180,000
$163/sq ft
Dec 2, 2025
Listed
$180,000
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,468 (+7.3%)
$59,800 + $188,300
$248,100
2025
$5,096 (+2.1%)
$59,800 + $231,800
$291,600
2024
$4,990 (+0.2%)
$53,500 + $210,600
$264,100
2023
$4,980 (+0.8%)
$53,500 + $210,600
$264,100
2022
$4,940 (+1.9%)
$46,100 + $174,100
$220,200
2021
$4,846 (−3.7%)
$46,100 + $174,100
$220,200
2020
$5,030 (+7.4%)
$46,100 + $174,100
$220,200
2019
$4,684 (+1.1%)
$42,400 + $160,400
$202,800
2018
$4,632 (+8.1%)
$42,400 + $160,400
$202,800
2017
$4,284 (+9.5%)
$37,500 + $145,300
$182,800
2016
$3,912 (+7.2%)
$33,500 + $133,400
$166,900
2013
$3,648
$30,900 + $125,000
$155,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
186 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,101
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,101
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009038000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
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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Historical weather
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 4049 Lower Beaver Rd
$394,671
$174 over list price of $394K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $241K to $293K.