$2,749 Closing Credit¹
#718860, Harvey, Krista, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
$235,000 List price
1206 47th St Des Moines, IA 50311
$2,791
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
952 sqft
$247 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1206 47th St
Location, Location, Location with this Beautiful, Updated Waveland Park home! Come look! The curb appeal this home offers is obvious the minute you drive up! The retaining walls and driveway are all new in the last 5 years. New stairs invite you to a front porch perfect for morning or evening beverages or just quiet relaxation time. You may just want to stay there, yet you MUST see the inside! Amazing hardwood floors greet you at the front door and glisten through the entire main level. A spacious living room, complete with fireplace, and bathed in warm sunshine from ample new windows, leads seamlessly to your fully updated kitchen! Two generously sized bedrooms, a recently updated full bath and a huge “bonus” room complete the main level. Seriously, the “bonus” room could be another bedroom, office, workout space … you choose!! The lower level will surprise you! For starters, there is a third bedroom, currently used as an office, a spacious family room and an updated ¾ bath. Beyond that, there is a Laundry room with good storage space, another huge storage/work room and access to the garage! Oh, we’re not finished … let’s go outside! Step through the new sliders, off the kitchen, to get to the inviting deck or, just a few steps away, to the fabulous paver patio in your private, fully-fenced back yard! Updates? Roof 2015, HVAC & Full Insulation 2022, Garage Door 2023 and Exterior paint 2024! The only thing missing is YOU!!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size952 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1917
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #719997
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $235,000
- Price/SqFt: $246
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,816
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From 42nd and University: West on University to 47th St North on 47th St to Home Home is the 2nd House on the West side of the Street
- Year Built: 1917
- Living Area: 952 SqFt
- MLS Number: 719997
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (651) 295-7963
- Listing Agent: Jennifer Radnich
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2015 | Home Sold | $140,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,600 | $2,816 |
| 2021 | $152,800 | $2,816 |
| 2020 | $117,400 | $2,816 |
| 2019 | $117,400 | $2,476 |
| 2018 | $101,800 | $2,476 |
| 2017 | $101,800 | $2,248 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•4301 College Ave
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•800 42nd St
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•5912 University Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,103. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Minor League Baseball Games
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Forever 21
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Qdoba
Chick-fil-A
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Kia
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Active Rock
Talk/Personality
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1206 47th St
The listing price of 1206 47th St property is $235,000.
The property 1206 47th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Sale Pending: 1206 47th St is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 1206 47th St are: Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Windsor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,816 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 25, 2015 for $140,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1206 47th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1206 47th St is 952 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1206 47th St is 1917.
This home is located at 1206 47th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Waveland Park neighborhood. This 952 square foot home was built in 1917. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $235,000.
In May 2025 more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 69 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 143 were sold below. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $215,247, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.