AGENT OFFERS WELCOME! If you're looking for the perfect starter home in Beaverdale, you won't want to miss this wonderful 2-bedroom ranch-style home on the West side of Des Moines, just off the Hickman Road corridor. Filled with updates- new roof, siding, window wraps, and gutters all new in 2021 and new HVAC in 2016. It starts with great curb appeal including a lush lawn and mature trees in an established neighborhood. When you step inside you'll discover a spacious living room with hardwood floors. It flows into the kitchen that offers more than ample cupboard and counter space. The kitchen floor is tiled, the counters are laminate, and there's a tiled backsplash. The kitchen appliances are included. There are 2 nice-sized bedrooms on this level, both with hardwood floors. There's also a full bath with a tile-surround tub shower. Much of the lower level is finished to include a family room and a bonus room, both with beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. There's also an unfinished space for storage and another unfinished area for your laundry. The washer and dryer are included. Outside there's a covered concrete patio and the large backyard is enclosed with a chain link fence. There's also a detached 2-car garage. This home is close to the popular Beaverdale shopping and entertainment district. It's also a short commute to Drake University. Don't miss out.
Property Improvements:
- New Roof - 2021
- New Siding - 2021
- New Window Wraps - 2021
- New Gutters - 2021
- New AC - 2016
- New Furnace - 2016
Sold for $194,000
$194,000
2408 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
986sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1950
7,700 Square Feet Lot
$195,500 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$1,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$195,500
$186,000 - $207,000
$1,370/mo
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Mature treesNice-sized bedroomsHardwood floorsTiled backsplashLush lawn
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 986 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 7,700 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10007154000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- masonry
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,240
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $194,000-4.9%$197/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $204,000$207/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $204,000-2.4%$207/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,000+80.2%$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2016 | Sold | $116,000-1.3%$118/sqft |
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| 6/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $117,500-2.1%$119/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #519316 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2016 | Listing removed | $120,000$122/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #505110 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $120,000+0.4%$122/sqft |
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| 11/9/2007 | Sold | $119,500$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,240 +2.2% | $190,200 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $3,170 -0.3% | $171,600 |
| 2023 | $3,180 +0.8% | $171,600 +19.3% |
| 2022 | $3,154 +1.5% | $143,800 |
| 2021 | $3,106 -3.6% | $143,800 +8% |
| 2020 | $3,222 +7% | $133,100 |
| 2019 | $3,012 +3.7% | $133,100 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $2,904 | $117,900 |
| 2017 | $2,904 +1% | $117,900 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $2,874 | $109,100 |
| 2015 | $2,874 +1.1% | $109,100 -1.8% |
| 2014 | $2,844 | $111,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,100 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $112,000 +0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $111,300 +10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,100 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,400 +11.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,590 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,660 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,660 |
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Neighborhood: Beaverdale
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- 1/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Beaverdale
- 2408 48th St