1817 48th St is a 1,507 square foot house on a 8,400 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $243,614.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$243,614
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($293K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,056 (+2.2%)
$56,700 + $181,200
$237,900
2024
$3,970 (−6.0%)
$50,300 + $162,000
$212,300
2023
$4,222 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $162,000
$212,300
2022
$4,188 (+0.4%)
$44,400 + $143,600
$188,000
2021
$4,170 (−3.6%)
$44,400 + $143,600
$188,000
2020
$4,326 (+8.3%)
$44,400 + $143,600
$188,000
2019
$3,996 (+1.2%)
$40,500 + $135,200
$175,700
2018
$3,950 (+8.0%)
$40,500 + $135,200
$175,700
2017
$3,656 (+8.7%)
$35,500 + $121,700
$157,200
2016
$3,364 (+6.6%)
$31,800 + $111,900
$143,700
2013
$3,156
$29,400 + $105,900
$135,300
Tax history for 1817 48th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,056 (+2.2%)
$56,700 + $181,200
$237,900
2024
$3,970 (−6.0%)
$50,300 + $162,000
$212,300
2023
$4,222 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $162,000
$212,300
2022
$4,188 (+0.4%)
$44,400 + $143,600
$188,000
2021
$4,170 (−3.6%)
$44,400 + $143,600
$188,000
2020
$4,326 (+8.3%)
$44,400 + $143,600
$188,000
2019
$3,996 (+1.2%)
$40,500 + $135,200
$175,700
2018
$3,950 (+8.0%)
$40,500 + $135,200
$175,700
2017
$3,656 (+8.7%)
$35,500 + $121,700
$157,200
2016
$3,364 (+6.6%)
$31,800 + $111,900
$143,700
2013
$3,156
$29,400 + $105,900
$135,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 936
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TURNER PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,507
Building Sq. Ft: 2,443
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 68 TURNER PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 880
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 68
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,507
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1934
County: Polk County
APN: 10011690000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$232,000 – $281,000
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