One owner ranch home in Northwest Des Moines, ~1500 sq ft of living space. Large living room expands to the formal dining space. Hardwood flooring under the carpet on main floor. Large Master bedroom (this room has two entry doors and was once two separate bedrooms, easy to install a wall and add a bedroom), one of 2 on main floor, full bath with new LVP flooring. Large rooms in basement used formerly as home office, family/TV room and Non-conforming bedroom downstairs and 3/4 bath. Unique to this property is a large 1-1/2 car garage with attached family/recreation/entertainment room complete with heating and cooling. The man-cave is carpeted, a brick gas fireplace, and abundance of windows facing the backyard. Newer professional grade water heater.
Est. $1,491 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5118 Lower Beaver Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #738262
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$217,500
$214/sq ft
Jun 27, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2026
Price Changed
$227,500
$224/sq ft
Jun 16, 2026
Price Changed
$232,500
$229/sq ft
Jun 4, 2026
Price Changed
$237,500
$234/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Price Changed
$242,500
$239/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Price Changed
$247,500
$244/sq ft
May 13, 2026
Price Changed
$252,500
$249/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Price Changed
$257,500
$253/sq ft
Apr 11, 2026
Listed
$260,000
$256/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,928 (−1.2%)
$49,900 + $192,700
$242,600
2024
$3,976 (−1.2%)
$44,600 + $175,000
$219,600
2023
$4,026 (+0.8%)
$44,600 + $175,000
$219,600
2022
$3,994 (+1.1%)
$38,400 + $143,000
$181,400
2021
$3,950 (−3.6%)
$38,400 + $143,000
$181,400
2020
$4,098 (+7.2%)
$38,400 + $143,000
$181,400
2019
$3,822 (+1.2%)
$35,300 + $131,600
$166,900
2018
$3,778 (+8.1%)
$35,300 + $131,600
$166,900
2017
$3,496 (+11.7%)
$31,200 + $119,500
$150,700
2016
$3,130 (+7.0%)
$28,000 + $109,800
$137,800
2013
$2,924
$25,300 + $101,200
$126,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
117 ft.
Lot size
7,780 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,016
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10003873198000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 18, 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.