This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow on the north side of Des Moines is the fixer-upper you?ve been waiting for. Located in an establish neighborhood. Being sold as-is, this home is a prime candidate for a rehab or flip. Whether you are looking for a renovation project or a high-potential investment, the cozy layout provides a solid foundation for your vision. The seller is motivated and must sell, making this an ideal TLC project. Bring your tools and your vision. Offers to be submitted by MONDAY 6/29/26 at NOON. Please present your highest and best.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,567 sq ftLot Size
$164Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karla Alaniz• Keller Williams Realty GDM
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
4131 Ardmore Rd · $150,000
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$150,000
Median sale price in this area is $319,152. (113% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
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Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Rectangular lot
Concrete road frontage
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Construction
Wood siding
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4131 Ardmore Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $159,500 and $230,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $160K to $230K.