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.
Est. $2,103 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1829 47th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #741625
Oct 26, 2026
Sold
$180,000
$84/sq ft
Aug 24, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2026
Price Changed
$200,000
$94/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Price Changed
$209,900
$98/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Listed
$219,900
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,854 (+7.5%)
$55,000 + $205,000
$260,000
2025
$4,516 (+2.1%)
$55,000 + $205,000
$260,000
2024
$4,422 (−0.7%)
$48,800 + $186,400
$235,200
2023
$4,454 (+0.8%)
$48,800 + $186,400
$235,200
2022
$4,420 (+2.3%)
$43,100 + $154,800
$197,900
2021
$4,322 (−3.6%)
$43,100 + $154,800
$197,900
2020
$4,484 (+7.6%)
$43,100 + $154,800
$197,900
2019
$4,168 (+1.2%)
$39,300 + $142,500
$181,800
2018
$4,120 (+10.4%)
$39,300 + $142,500
$181,800
2017
$3,732 (+10.0%)
$34,400 + $129,200
$163,600
2016
$3,392 (+6.5%)
$30,800 + $115,700
$146,500
2013
$3,186
$28,100 + $108,300
$136,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,840 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1944
Sq. Ft.
2,136
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011717000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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.