1709 48th St is a 907 square foot house on a 5,805 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on July 12, 2004 for $105,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $193,812.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,805 sq ftLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$193,812
$89K since sold in July 2004$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($212K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 28, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 672
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PERKINS
Living Sq. Ft: 907
Building Sq. Ft: 1,579
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 85 PERKINS
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,805
Legal Lot Number: 85
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.133
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 43
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 907
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,805 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010422000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $223,000
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