$215,000

1517 48th St Des Moines, IA 50311

$2,553
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,067 sqft
0.2 acres
$202 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1517 48th St

Phenomenal value in Prime DSM location! 1517 48th is centrally located just minutes from 235 to get anywhere in the metro! From the moment you pull up you'll love everything this home has to offer. Newer roof and new concrete pad off the rear of home. Upon entering the home you'll be greeted with brand new flooring throughout, fresh paint and trim. Beautiful galley kitchen with newer appliances, white cabinets w hardware, granite countertops and tiled backsplash. Completely updated full bath on the main level with tile surround. 2 bedrooms on the main level along with a full 3rd bedroom up. Vinyl windows throughout. Basement includes approx. 500 SQ ft of finish. Including washer and dryer.newer furnace. You'll love everything this home has to offer! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,067 sqft
Lot size0.163 Acres
Year built1948
MLS #714263

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714263
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 681-1717
  • Listing Agent: A J Kohles

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bungalow-style home with a front lawn, a shingled roof, and fence

$215,000

1517 48th St

$2,553

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$170,000$3,254
2021$146,300$3,254
2020$134,300$3,254
2019$134,300$2,936
2018$119,100$2,936
2017$119,100$2,718

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

4301 College Ave

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

2401 56th St

5

Windsor Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

5912 University Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

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. Most families are single, no kids. 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/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • KiaKia
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1517 48th St

This home is located at 1517 48th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Waveland Park neighborhood. This 1,067 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $215,000.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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