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.
Sold for $296,000
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$296,000
1447 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,256sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
6,054 Square Feet Lot
$296,000 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$1,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$296,000
$281,000 - $311,000
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Mud roomOriginal wood flooringHalf bathroomHallway built-ins for storageAll new windowsWalk-in closetUpdated kitchen
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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#: 739682
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,054 Square Feet
- 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 & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,911
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $296,000-1.3%$236/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #739682 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $300,000$239/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+27.7%$239/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739682 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2021 | Sold | $235,000$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638536 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2021 | Pending sale | $235,000$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638536 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $235,000+68.5%$187/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638536 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2009 | Sold | $139,500+6.1%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2004 | Sold | $131,500+32.8%$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2001 | Sold | $99,000$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
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- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
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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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