Unique opportunity to own a spacious ranch home with flexible living space and future income potential in a convenient Des Moines location. Originally designed as a single family home, this property offers multiple living areas, separate entrances, and a layout that could work well for multigenerational living, extended family, home office space, or a future duplex conversion. The main portion of the home features solid ranch style living with generous room sizes and functional space throughout, including additional finished space in the basement. Property is being sold as is and does need updates and improvements, but offers significant upside for an owner occupant, investor, or buyer looking to build equity. Hard to find opportunity with versatility, square footage, and value at this price point.
For sale
Price cut: $15.1K (5/21)
$219,900
1829 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
5beds
2,136sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional space throughoutFlexible living spaceSpacious ranch homeGenerous room sizesSeparate entrances
- 21 days |
- 1,138 |
- 41 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kyle Clarkson (515)554-2249,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741625
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,136
- Total interior livable area: 2,136 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 10011717000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,900
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $219,900-6.4%$103/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #737984 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $235,000-6%$110/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #737984 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$117/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #737984 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,516 +2.1% | $260,000 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $4,422 -0.7% | $235,200 |
| 2023 | $4,454 +0.8% | $235,200 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $4,420 +2.3% | $197,900 |
| 2021 | $4,322 -3.6% | $197,900 +8.9% |
| 2020 | $4,484 +7.6% | $181,800 |
| 2019 | $4,168 +1.2% | $181,800 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $4,120 | $163,600 |
| 2017 | $4,120 +13.5% | $163,600 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $3,630 | $146,500 |
| 2015 | $3,630 +11.2% | $146,500 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $3,264 | $136,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $136,400 -1% |
| 2012 | -- | $137,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $137,800 -12.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $157,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $157,700 -7.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $170,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $170,800 +27.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $134,100 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $120,330 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $105,970 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Waveland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Waveland Park
- 1829 47th St
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