For sale by owner

Price cut: $2.5K (9/20)

$225,000

1538 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

2beds

1,076sqft

$1,755/mo

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Residential

Built in 1920

7,089 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$209/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Completely remodeled bathroomBrand new hardwood floorsNew pella windowsTwo spacious bedroomsProfessional landscapingNew roofNew back patio

If you're looking for a new home this adorable bungalow in the Waveland Park Neighborhood should be on your list! So many updates you'll have nothing left to do, just move in and start making memories! You'll have plenty of room w/ two spacious bedrooms and bonus room in the finished attic (used as a 3rd bedroom by previous owner), nice sized living space with a gorgeous wood burning fireplace, dining area with original wood built in buffet, covered front porch for morning coffee, and fully fenced backyard for grillin' & chillin'! Some recent updates since 2018 are new a/c and furnace, new roof, new Pella windows, interior/exterior paint, brand new hardwood floors, new carpet in the bedrooms, new stainless steel appliances, completely remodeled bathroom (down to the studs), beautiful quartz counters in kitchen, new retaining walls, new back patio, professional landscaping, plus more.

What the owner loves about this home

Buyer’s agents welcomed and encouraged

66 days
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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced air, Gas

Cooling

Central

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Tile Floors
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Off-street

Features

Exterior features: Wood

Lot

Size: 7,089 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 10005119000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Residential

Materials

Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $209/sqft
Tax assessed value: $225,100
Annual tax amount: $4,056
Date on market: 7/31/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,429/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/20/2026	Price change	$225,000-1.1%$209/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/31/2026	Listed for sale	$227,500+21.7%$211/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/21/2020	Sold	$187,000+0.6%$174/sqft
Source: DMMLS #615113 Report a problem
10/5/2020	Pending sale	$185,900$173/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #615113 Report a problem
10/1/2020	Listed for sale	$185,900+48.7%$173/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #615113 Report a problem
4/2/2018	Sold	$125,000-7.3%$116/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/11/2018	Pending sale	$134,900$125/sqft
Source: NEXT GENERATION REALTY, INC. #10457238 Report a problem
2/5/2018	Listed for sale	$134,900+87.4%$125/sqft
Source: NEXT GENERATION REALTY, INC. #10457238 Report a problem
6/25/2003	Sold	$72,000+0.8%$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/21/2002	Sold	$71,437$66/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,056 +2.1%	$225,100 +11.4%
2024	$3,974 -4%	$202,000
2023	$4,138 +0.7%	$202,000 +15%
2022	$4,108 +21%	$175,600
2021	$3,394 -3.7%	$175,600 +29.1%
2020	$3,526 +4.7%	$136,000
2019	$3,368 +11.8%	$136,000 +8.5%
2018	$3,012	$125,300
2017	$3,012 +12.8%	$125,300 +10.5%
2016	$2,670	$113,400
2015	$2,670 +30.4%	$113,400 +14.2%
2014	$2,048	$99,300
2013	--	$99,300 +0.4%
2012	--	$98,900
2011	--	$98,900 -10.8%
2010	--	$110,900
2009	--	$110,900 +8.6%
2008	--	$102,100
2007	--	$102,100 -0.4%
2006	--	$102,500
2005	--	$102,500 +16.5%
2003	--	$88,020 +8.9%
2002	--	$80,800
2001	--	$80,800