Unique opportunity to own a spacious ranch home with flexible living space and future income potential in a convenient Des Moines location. Originally designed as a single family home, this property offers multiple living areas, separate entrances, and a layout that could work well for multigenerational living, extended family, home office space, or a future duplex conversion. The main portion of the home features solid ranch style living with generous room sizes and functional space throughout, including additional finished space in the basement. Property is being sold as is and does need updates and improvements, but offers significant upside for an owner occupant, investor, or buyer looking to build equity. Hard to find opportunity with versatility, square footage, and value at this price point.
Waveland Park, located between Grand Avenue and University Avenue, is a residential and park-centered Des Moines neighborhood with a golf course edge and a leafy street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Waveland Golf Course clubhouse area along University Avenue, where fairway views, walkers, and cyclists set a steady, outdoors-forward rhythm. Brick Tudors and mid-century ranches sit beside mature trees, with sidewalks that track toward the park’s open greens. The Waveland Cafe anchors local routines with a classic counter-and-coffee feel. Nearby, Des Moines Art Center and the Rose Garden add a cultural and botanical counterpoint to the athletic landscape. Greenwood Park’s trails and picnic lawns extend the neighborhood’s everyday outdoor circuit.
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Market insights
1829 47th St · $200,000
DAYS ON MARKET
87 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$200,000
Median sale price in this area is $323,937. (62% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
Four main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Cooktop
Stove
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Concrete road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 56 x 140
Home design
Single-story brick home
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Parking
Attached two-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Built on block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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 27, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
Plumbing
Aug 10, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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.
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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1829 47th St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $205,000 and $277,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $205K to $277K.