Classic 1924 bungalow in the highly sought after historic Beaverdale/Waveland Park area of Des Moines. Step outside and enjoy excellent walkability being just blocks from Waveland Golf Course one of the oldest municipal courses in the country and the beloved Beaverdale Farmers Market, held weekly throughout the summer. You’re also within easy reach of Perkins Elementary, Callanan Middle School, Roosevelt High School, the Roosevelt Cultural District, the Des Moines Playhouse and local shops and dining along Beaver Avenue. This home sits on a 40x110 lot and features two bedroom and a full bathroom, plus a full unfinished basement with excellent storage potential. Enjoy Iowa’s best seasons from the inviting three-season porch or the backyard brick patio. A full roof replacement in 2017 included sheathing, gutters, and downspouts. Kitchen and laundry appliances are included along with the snowblower and lawn mower. Located near Ashby Park and Beaverdale Park, with access to neighborhood trails and green space. Property is being sold AS-IS.
For sale
$160,000
1331 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
784sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,399 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Backyard brick patioTwo bedroomInviting three-season porch
- 20 days |
- 1,025 |
- 56 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Bob Eisenlauer (515)979-2883,
RE/MAX Revolution,
Lance Martinson 515-371-8765,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743030
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 784
- Total interior livable area: 784 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 110
Details
- Parcel number: 100/12628000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
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: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,131
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000-8.6%$204/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listing removed | $175,000$223/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000-2.8%$223/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listing removed | $180,000$230/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $180,000-5.3%$230/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+106.5%$242/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/4/2019 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 9/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 7/4/2018 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 6/23/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 8/24/2004 | Sold | $92,000+17.2%$117/sqft |
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| 10/27/2000 | Sold | $78,500$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,744 +2.2% | $166,100 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $2,684 -2.3% | $146,900 |
| 2023 | $2,748 +0.8% | $146,900 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $2,726 +3.4% | $125,500 |
| 2021 | $2,636 -3.5% | $125,500 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $2,732 +9.5% | $114,200 |
| 2019 | $2,494 +1.3% | $114,200 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $2,462 | $101,300 |
| 2017 | $2,462 +14.2% | $101,300 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $2,156 | $90,500 |
| 2015 | $2,156 +15% | $90,500 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $1,874 | $82,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,100 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $82,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,700 -10.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $92,100 +8.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,800 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,700 +22.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,580 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,060 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,060 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Waveland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Waveland Park
- 1331 47th St




