Must see charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath craftsman style bungalow in the Waveland area with many updates. New paint throughout, updated bathrooms and kitchen. Open floor plan with maple hardwood floors in main living area. Partially finished walkout basement with family room, 3rd bedroom and bathroom. Enjoy the large deck overlooking the HUGE park-like fully fenced backyard, great for entertaining, children and/or pets!
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
1406 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
2baths
808sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1917
0.36 Acres Lot
$215,000 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$1,607 Estimated rent
Home value
$215,000
$191,000 - $237,000
$1,607/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 808 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10005105000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,384
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $200,000+50.9%$248/sqft |
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| 9/29/2015 | Sold | $132,500-1.9%$164/sqft |
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| 8/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $135,000+57.9%$167/sqft |
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| 12/15/2004 | Sold | $85,500-0.2%$106/sqft |
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| 3/30/2004 | Sold | $85,643+0.2%$106/sqft |
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| 8/11/2003 | Sold | $85,500+4.9%$106/sqft |
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| 3/28/2000 | Sold | $81,500$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,384 +2.2% | $201,200 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $3,312 -2.7% | $178,800 |
| 2023 | $3,404 +0.8% | $178,800 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $3,376 +3.4% | $153,300 |
| 2021 | $3,264 -3.6% | $153,300 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,386 +9.1% | $139,400 |
| 2019 | $3,104 +1.2% | $139,400 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $3,066 | $124,000 |
| 2017 | $3,066 +13.2% | $124,000 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $2,708 | $111,500 |
| 2015 | $2,708 +18.4% | $111,500 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $2,288 | $98,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,300 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,200 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,200 +8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,600 +11.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,300 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,510 +12.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,090 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,090 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Waveland Park
- 1406 48th St