This charming 1926 Beaverdale 1.5-story home sits just blocks from the heart of Beaverdale and Witmer Park. A cozy front porch welcomes you and offers a great spot to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, the home features all new paint and new flooring throughout, complementing its blend of historic character and modern updates. Improvements include vinyl windows, steel siding, a newer roof, updated water heater, central air (2020), and an additional upstairs AC unit added in 2024.
The living room includes built-in shelves and a warm fireplace, while the dining area flows into the kitchen and opens to a private patio. The main floor offers two bedrooms and a full bath, with a third bedroom upstairs.
The basement has been waterproofed and includes a sump pump installed in 2014, plus a laundry area, shower, stool, storage space, and a rec room. An attached one-car garage connects directly to the lower level for added convenience.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $14K (6/6)
$285,000
3800 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,340sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1926
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rec roomStorage spaceNewer roofSteel sidingCozy front porchThird bedroom upstairsVinyl windows
- 95 days |
- 775 |
- 58 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 371-2614
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,340 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10006758000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,788
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,765/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Price change | $285,000-4.7%$213/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $299,000-5.4%$223/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $316,000+27.4%$236/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Sold | $248,000-0.8%$185/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #701703 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2024 | Pending sale | $250,000$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2024 | Price change | $250,000-5.7%$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701703 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,788 -1.3% | $236,000 +11% |
| 2024 | $3,838 -5% | $212,600 |
| 2023 | $4,038 +0.8% | $212,600 +18% |
| 2022 | $4,006 +3.6% | $180,200 |
| 2021 | $3,868 -3.6% | $180,200 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $4,014 +8% | $163,600 |
| 2019 | $3,718 +1.1% | $163,600 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $3,676 | $146,900 |
| 2017 | $3,676 +15.9% | $146,900 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $3,172 | $129,100 |
| 2015 | $3,172 +9.2% | $129,100 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $2,906 | $122,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $122,400 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,200 -7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $133,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $133,700 +4.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $127,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,800 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,200 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,600 +17.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,080 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,080 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beaverdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Beaverdale
- 3800 Washington Ave
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