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Sold for $296,000
  • $296,000

    1447 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    1,256sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    6,054.84 Square Feet Lot
    $300,100 Zestimate®
    $236/sqft
    $1,765 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $300,100

    $285,000 - $315,000

    $1,765/mo

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    What's special

    Mud roomOriginal wood flooringHalf bathroomHallway built-ins for storageAll new windowsWalk-in closetUpdated kitchen
    This wonderful older home has all the character AND the updates you are looking for. The main floor has gorgeous wood floors and trim, a working, wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, mud room, and an updated kitchen. The spacious eat-in kitchen features handcrafted oak cabinets that extend to the ceiling, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and slate floor. There are two bedrooms upstairs - each with a walk-in closet - original wood flooring and hallway built-ins for storage. The full bathroom has been completely renovated with new tub, vanity, tile and fixtures. Outside, you can relax on the back deck - newly stained along with reinforced steps and new handrails. The back yard is fenced and leads to an oversized detached 2-car garage. The home has sturdy LP SmartSide engineered siding (garage too). New roof in 2021, new AC in 2020, and previous owners installed all new windows. The covered front porch is made of durable composite decking. Garage door was new in 2021. Electrical has been updated and there is no knob and tube wiring. Radon mitigation system is in place and there is a lead-free waterline according to city of Des Moines records. Sellers are including water softener and Ring doorbell and window security system.

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    Listed by:

    Martha Miller Johnson (515)480-1583,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Molly Bjork

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739682MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,256
    • Total interior livable area: 1,256 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 6,054 sqft
    • Dimensions: 43 x 139
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10012571000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1918

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/30/2026Sold$296,000-1.3%$236/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #739682 Report a problem
    5/5/2026Pending sale$300,000$239/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #739682 Report a problem
    4/30/2026Listed for sale$300,000+27.7%$239/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #739682 Report a problem
    11/11/2021Sold$235,000$187/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #638536 Report a problem
    9/28/2021Pending sale$235,000$187/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #638536 Report a problem
    9/28/2021Listed for sale$235,000+68.5%$187/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #638536 Report a problem
    11/3/2009Sold$139,500+6.1%$111/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/24/2004Sold$131,500+32.8%$105/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/14/2001Sold$99,000$79/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,734 +2.1%$264,800 +12.3%
    2024$4,638 -1.4%$235,800
    2023$4,706 +5.5%$235,800 +18.1%
    2022$4,462 +3.3%$199,700
    2021$4,318 -3.6%$199,700 +10%
    2020$4,480 +9.4%$181,600
    2019$4,096 +1.2%$181,600 +12.9%
    2018$4,048 $160,900
    2017$4,048 +12.8%$160,900 +11%
    2016$3,588 $144,900
    2015$3,588 +17.4%$144,900 +12.9%
    2014$3,056 $128,300
    2013-- $128,300 +0.2%
    2012-- $128,000 +1.4%
    2011-- $126,200 -3.8%
    2010-- $131,200
    2009-- $131,200 +8.5%
    2008-- $120,900
    2007-- $120,900 +3.1%
    2006-- $117,300
    2005-- $117,300 +10.6%
    2003-- $106,020 +14.4%
    2002-- $92,710
    2001-- $92,710

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Waveland Park

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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