




1618 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310
About This Home
Charming Beaverdale Cottage – 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,114 Sq. Ft. Unlock the full potential of this 1.5-story bungalow in the heart of the iconic Beaverdale neighborhood. This 1918-built home offers significantly more living space than meets the eye, blending vintage character with modern functional updates. Enjoy a cozy main-floor living room anchored by a classic brick fireplace, plus a separate lower-level family room perfect for movie nights or a play area. Two bedrooms on the main level and a spacious finished upper-level suite that serves as a private third bedroom or home office. The lower level has a spacious non-conforming bedroom. Fully Finished Basement with a complete build-out, featuring a second full bathroom for added convenience. A dedicated laundry room comes with wash/dry units included. Organization is easy with a large walk-in closet specifically designed for extra storage. Exterior & Outdoor Living Oversized Lot: Situated on a generous 0.2-acre lot, offering a much larger footprint than many surrounding properties. Private Backyard: A fully fenced yard provides security and privacy, complemented by a private deck for outdoor dining. Parking & Gear: Includes a 1-car detached garage, ensuring plenty of off-street parking and protection from the elements. Location & Opportunity Located just minutes from the local shops and restaurants of the Beaverdale area, this home is a rare find. Seller will consider a contract purchase.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area,Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Fireplace Screen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,297
- Total interior livable area: 1,297 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 10013025000000
- Zoning: N4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Lot size: 8,494 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 170
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
