Pending

$240,000

1229 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

3beds

1,114sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

6,708 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$215/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Character and woodworkFlexible primary spaceCharming bungalowRemodeled kitchenHighly functional dining room

Welcome home to 1229 47th Street! This charming bungalow offers all the character and woodwork buyers love in the Waveland neighborhood. Inside, you'll find a flexible primary space that can serve as a spacious bedroom, home office, or bonus living area. The remodeled kitchen opens to a highly functional dining room with extended cabinetry, providing extra storage and workspace rarely found in homes of this era. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard?perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. Downstairs, the finished rec room adds valuable extra living space for movie nights, hobbies, or a home gym. Priced with today's buyer in mind, this home delivers character, updates, and value in one of Des Moines' most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,114
Total interior livable area: 1,114 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Lot

Size: 6,708 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 134
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10011178000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $215/sqft
Tax assessed value: $239,500
Annual tax amount: $4,514
Date on market: 6/12/2026
Cumulative days on market: 18 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/15/2026	Pending sale	$240,000$215/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742856 Report a problem
6/12/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000+41.2%$215/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742856 Report a problem
7/5/2019	Sold	$170,000-10.5%$153/sqft
Source: DMMLS #580171 Report a problem
5/17/2019	Price change	$189,900-5%$170/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #580171 Report a problem
5/16/2019	Price change	$199,900+5.3%$179/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #580171 Report a problem
5/9/2019	Price change	$189,900-5%$170/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #580171 Report a problem
4/17/2019	Listed for sale	$199,900+44.9%$179/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #580171 Report a problem
1/6/2016	Sold	$138,000-0.7%$124/sqft
Source: CIBR #43680 Report a problem
8/19/2015	Listed for sale	$139,000+7.8%$125/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/14/2014	Sold	$129,000-0.4%$116/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/26/2014	Listed for sale	$129,500-3.7%$116/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #434739 Report a problem
10/19/2012	Listing removed	$134,500$121/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #404918 Report a problem
8/3/2012	Listed for sale	$134,500+28.4%$121/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #404918 Report a problem
3/7/2003	Sold	$104,733+17%$94/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/31/1999	Sold	$89,500$80/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,078 +2.2%	$239,500 +12.2%
2024	$3,992 -1.5%	$213,400
2023	$4,052 +0.8%	$213,400 +18%
2022	$4,020 +3.3%	$180,800
2021	$3,892 +19.5%	$180,800 +9.8%
2020	$3,256 +2.1%	$164,600 +22.5%
2019	$3,190 +1.2%	$134,400 +5.7%
2018	$3,152	$127,200
2017	$3,152 +1.5%	$127,200 +7.9%
2016	$3,106	$117,900
2015	$3,106 +19.7%	$117,900 +7%
2014	$2,594	$110,200
2013	--	$110,200 -1%
2012	--	$111,300
2011	--	$111,300 -7.7%
2010	--	$120,600
2009	--	$120,600 +8.6%
2008	--	$111,100
2007	--	$111,100 +0.9%
2006	--	$110,100
2005	--	$110,100 +13.5%
2003	--	$97,040 +11.7%
2002	--	$86,840
2001	--	$86,840

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