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    • Price cut: $13K (8/6)
    $246,990

    1504 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,827sqft
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    $1,759/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    0.35 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $135/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Formal dining roomTwo-car detached garageCentral airGenerous gathering spacesPreviously updated bathroomsHardwood floorsClassic swinging parlor door
    Step into a Waveland home where time has stood still in all the best ways. Built in 1920 and meticulously kept, this 1.5-story Craftsman preserves the character buyers hope to find but rarely do. A classic swinging parlor door connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, where a beautiful built-in buffet remains a centerpiece. Hardwood floors, generous gathering spaces, and previously updated bathrooms balance vintage charm with everyday comfort. The main floor offers two bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, the finished attic creates an apartment-style efficiency with one bedroom, a small kitchen, and a full bath, bringing the home to three bedrooms and two baths. Evidence suggests the main and upper floors may once have been connected internally; however, that access is not guaranteed and buyers should independently verify. Outside, the expansive 15,332-square-foot lot offers uncommon breathing room in the city, complemented by a two-car detached garage. With 1,827 square feet, central air, an unfinished basement, and a location in the sought-after Waveland neighborhood, this is more than a house—it is a beautifully preserved piece of Des Moines history ready for its next chapter.
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    Listed by:

    MARTHA T. LEBRON DYKEMAN,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745902MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,827
      • Total interior livable area: 1,827 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      Lot
      • Size: 0.35 Acres
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 10005094000000
      • Zoning: N5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman,One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $135/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $274,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,692
      • Date on market: 7/24/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 23 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

        DateEventPrice
        8/13/2026Pending sale$246,990$135/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745902 Report a problem
        8/6/2026Price change$246,990-5%$135/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745902 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$259,990+190.5%$142/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745902 Report a problem
        6/23/1997Sold$89,500$49/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,692 +2.2%$274,000 +12.3%
        2024$4,592 -0.6%$243,900
        2023$4,622 +0.8%$243,900 +19%
        2022$4,586 +3.2%$205,000
        2021$4,442 -3.6%$205,000 +9.9%
        2020$4,610 +10.1%$186,600
        2019$4,186 +1.2%$186,600 +13.6%
        2018$4,138 $164,300
        2017$4,138 +12.7%$164,300 +10.9%
        2016$3,672 $148,100
        2015$3,672 +18.6%$148,100 +14.1%
        2014$3,096 $129,800
        2013-- $129,800 +0.4%
        2012-- $129,300
        2011-- $129,300 -10.3%
        2010-- $144,200
        2009-- $144,200 +8.5%
        2008-- $132,900
        2007-- $132,900 +1.1%
        2006-- $131,400
        2005-- $131,400 +10.6%
        2003-- $118,770 +15.3%
        2002-- $102,980
        2001-- $102,980
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Waveland Park

        Getting around

        39 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        33 / 100
        Some Transit
        33 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

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