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.
For sale by owner
$227,500
1538 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,076sqft
Residential
Built in 1920
7,089 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Completely remodeled bathroomBrand new hardwood floorsNew pella windowsTwo spacious bedroomsProfessional landscapingNew roofNew back patio
What the owner loves about this home
Buyer’s agents welcomed and encouraged
- 18 days |
- 707 |
- 35 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 707-5911
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: $211/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
$1,660/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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