Looking for a spacious brick ranch with room to spread out and a beautiful wooded backdrop? This sprawling 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers multiple living spaces and dens, providing plenty of flexibility for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. Enjoy outdoor gatherings on the deck or unwind in the 3-season room overlooking the nearly half-acre lot that backs to peaceful woods. The property features a 2-car attached garage, plus a tucked-under garage/workshop at the rear with its own driveway, offering additional parking, storage, or workspace. Conveniently located near schools, parks, and wooded areas, this home combines generous living space, unique garage options, and a setting you'll love!
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
4700 40th St · $314,900
$317K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $317K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Partially finished basement with walk-out access
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
2 three-quarter bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Home design
One-story
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
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
Mar 1, 2010 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4700 40th St
$314,220
$680 under list price of $315K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $265K to $365K.