Classic brick exterior, timeless charm, and just over 2,300 sq. ft. of space in the sought-after Waterbury neighborhood. 5 bedrooms, freshly refinished hardwood floors on both the first and second levels, and a main-floor bath with vintage tile that's been lovingly preserved. The kitchen features stainless appliances and flows seamlessly into a sunny breakfast room, while the formal dining room adapts effortlessly to everyday life or entertaining in style. Cozy up by the fireplace in the living room or the four season room, where oversized framed windows showcase the masterfully designed garden beds, bringing the outdoors in. The spacious lower-level family room adds room to gather and relax. With a dry basement, newer furnace & A/C, two-car garage, and roof updates, this home blends classic elegance with modern ease.
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
675 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
5beds
2,343sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
8,799 Square Feet Lot
$476,200 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$2,213 Estimated rent
Home value
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$452,000 - $505,000
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Brick exteriorFormal dining roomSunny breakfast roomSpacious lower-level family roomFour season roomFreshly refinished hardwood floorsMasterfully designed garden beds
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Listed by:
Ann Holtz 515-279-6700,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Kathryn Driscoll
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729248
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,343
- Total interior livable area: 2,343 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
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,799 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09005907000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,865
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $475,000-3.2%$203/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729248 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $490,500$209/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729248 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,500$209/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729248 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,562 +0.3% | $432,600 +8% |
| 2024 | $7,536 -0.4% | $400,600 |
| 2023 | $7,568 +0.8% | $400,600 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $7,508 +4.9% | $330,000 |
| 2021 | $7,160 -3.7% | $330,000 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $7,432 +4.6% | $295,500 |
| 2019 | $7,106 +1.1% | $295,500 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $7,028 | $272,900 |
| 2017 | $7,028 +12.6% | $272,900 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $6,242 | $245,600 |
| 2015 | $6,242 +7.3% | $245,600 +4% |
| 2014 | $5,820 | $236,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $236,200 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $237,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $237,400 -5.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $250,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $250,900 +13.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $221,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $221,000 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $193,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $193,500 +7.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $179,260 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $165,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $165,980 |
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Neighborhood: Waterbury
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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