Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch in the much sought after Waveland area. Inside you’ll find fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, and several lovely archways. The bedrooms are good sized with crown molding and trim. The bathroom features a nice tiled shower, glass block windows, and a pedestal sink. Enjoy built in cupboards right off the formal dining room. There is the ample cupboard space and all the kitchen appliances stay. Sliders off the back lead to a deck and a fenced in yard. Home also has a one-car detached garage. New water heater in 2018, and new roof and siding were just completed. Walking distance to Perkins Elementary in a wonderful neighborhood. NFC area with a forgivable loan program.
DMMLS #388886
Nov 14, 2011
Sold
$98,500
$109/sq ft
Aug 15, 2011
Listed
$100,000
$111/sq ft
+8
ABSOLUTELY DARLING UPDATED CHARMER IN WONDERFUL BEAVERDALE CENTRAL LOCATION! NEARLY 1000 SQUARE FEET PLUS FULL BASEMENT! GORGEOUS HARDWOOD FLOORS, BEAUTIFUL TRIM, BUILT-INS & ARCHWAYS! COMPLETELY UPDATED FULL BATH WITH NEWER SINK, STOOL, TUB SHOWER, TILE FLOORS & GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS! SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM, INCLUDING SEPARATE ENTRY AREA & COAT CLOSET PLUS LARGE BEDROOMS! WHITE KITCHEN & OVERSIZED DINETTE WITH NEW SLIDERS LEAD TO TWO TIERED DECK & GORGEOUS FENCED BACKYARD WITH TONS OF LANDSCAPING & 1 1/2 FULL GARAGE! DON'T MISS THE NEWER FURNACE & AIR CONDITIONER! PLUS WASHER & DRYER STAY! ASK ABOUT NFC FINANCING! MUST GET INSIDE! GREAT HOME IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD! $10,000 NFC FUNDS AVAILABLE 10/1/11!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,936 (+8.0%)
$49,100 + $166,200
$215,300
2025
$3,646 (+2.2%)
$49,100 + $163,800
$212,900
2024
$3,568 (+10.1%)
$43,500 + $148,300
$191,800
2023
$3,242 (+0.9%)
$43,500 + $148,300
$191,800
2022
$3,214 (−9.5%)
$38,500 + $107,900
$146,400
2021
$3,552 (+2.7%)
$38,500 + $107,900
$146,400
2020
$3,460 (+8.9%)
$38,500 + $107,900
$146,400
2019
$3,176 (+1.2%)
$35,100 + $107,200
$142,300
2018
$3,138 (+8.6%)
$35,100 + $107,200
$142,300
2017
$2,890 (+11.0%)
$30,700 + $96,000
$126,700
2016
$2,604 (+7.2%)
$27,500 + $87,900
$115,400
2013
$2,430
$25,100 + $81,600
$106,700
Tax history for 1703 47th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,936 (+8.0%)
$49,100 + $166,200
$215,300
2025
$3,646 (+2.2%)
$49,100 + $163,800
$212,900
2024
$3,568 (+10.1%)
$43,500 + $148,300
$191,800
2023
$3,242 (+0.9%)
$43,500 + $148,300
$191,800
2022
$3,214 (−9.5%)
$38,500 + $107,900
$146,400
2021
$3,552 (+2.7%)
$38,500 + $107,900
$146,400
2020
$3,460 (+8.9%)
$38,500 + $107,900
$146,400
2019
$3,176 (+1.2%)
$35,100 + $107,200
$142,300
2018
$3,138 (+8.6%)
$35,100 + $107,200
$142,300
2017
$2,890 (+11.0%)
$30,700 + $96,000
$126,700
2016
$2,604 (+7.2%)
$27,500 + $87,900
$115,400
2013
$2,430
$25,100 + $81,600
$106,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
904
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10010407000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jun 3, 2025 • Final
Residential other building
Demolition
Remodel
Apr 13, 2022 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 904
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010407000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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$210,000 – $254,000
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