Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Des Moines featuring a detached 2-car garage and situated on a large lot with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy! Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen with a cozy built-in dining nook - the perfect spot for morning coffee or casual meals. Enjoy the living area equipped with a fireplace and a big window for natural light. The main floor also features two bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The lower level offers a nonconforming 3rd room, additional shower, and flexible living space ideal for a family room, gym, office, playroom, or extra storage. The spacious deck is perfect for entertaining, while the backyard offers a garden area and additional shed for storage or hobbies. This home offers comfort, functionality, and space both inside and out!
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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Offer insights
4201 Lower Beaver Rd · $239,900
$240K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $240K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
55 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Finished basement
Electric fireplace
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Deck
Outdoor storage
Home design
Single-story
Residential zoning
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Lot is rectangular with concrete road frontage (approx. 110 x 160)
Below-grade finished area
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
Jun 26, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
ADU
Jul 13, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Demolition
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.
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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4201 Lower Beaver Rd
$234,378
$5,522 under list price of $240K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $230K to $290K.