Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath Beaverdale ranch. Stone exterior. Located in a nice neighborhood. Motivated seller. Enter into a cozy living room with a large picture window, nice light and a built-in bookcase with cabinets. Freshly painted interior. Newer front windows. Large primary bedroom with two closets. Updated bath with new vanity hardware. Dining room with a new light. Sunroom with new carpet, storage and backyard access. Kitchen with lots of cabinets, a tile backsplash, and a newer stainless steel refrigerator. The laundry and utility room are located off the kitchen. New hot water heater. All appliances are included in the sale. Ecobee Smart Thermostat and Vivint Security System are included in the sale. Fenced in back yard with a side gate, patio, garden shed, and a plum tree. Oversized 1 car attached garage. Priced below $222,400 Polk County Assessor and sold "As Is". Located close to Tower Park, Franklin Junior High, and Horizon Science Academy.
Est. $1,373 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2021 48th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
DMMLS #721119
Jun 3, 2026
Sold
$185,500
$161/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 3, 2026
Price Changed
$187,500
$163/sq ft
Mar 13, 2026
Price Changed
$188,000
$163/sq ft
Mar 4, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2026
Price Changed
$189,000
$164/sq ft
Jan 6, 2026
Pending
—
Nov 5, 2025
Relisted
—
Nov 5, 2025
Price Changed
$192,500
$167/sq ft
Oct 2, 2025
Price Changed
$199,000
$173/sq ft
Sep 19, 2025
Price Changed
$200,000
$174/sq ft
Sep 19, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 25, 2025
Price Changed
$215,000
$187/sq ft
Jun 27, 2025
Listed
$220,000
$191/sq ft
DMMLS #454091
Jun 26, 2015
Sold
$127,500
$111/sq ft
May 8, 2015
Listed
$129,900
$113/sq ft
+10
Want that awesome home that is overloaded with Charm and Character? This Ranch home with its Unique Style is just for you. This home has over 1100sqft in Finished Space and Updates. New Carpet through out the home, New Front Windows, Fully Remodeled Full Bath, Newer Furnace and Water Heater and new garage motor and door. Your Kitchen has lots of Cupboard and Counter Space, Dining Area, Tile Floors, and All Kitchen Appliances Stay, as well as the Washer & Dryer. Head out back thru your Enclosed Porch and check out the Patio Space and Fully Fenced backyard.
DMMLS #341556
Mar 31, 2009
Sold
$115,000
$100/sq ft
Feb 4, 2009
Listed
$117,900
$102/sq ft
+3
All brick & stone front ranch with four season porch on back, dining room, lots of storage, fenced back yard, large 1 car garage. All in great condition. A very bright and cheery home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,088 (+2.0%)
$57,400 + $165,000
$222,400
2024
$4,006 (−2.9%)
$51,600 + $152,000
$203,600
2023
$4,124 (+0.7%)
$51,600 + $152,000
$203,600
2022
$4,094 (+2.2%)
$45,700 + $129,300
$175,000
2021
$4,006 (−3.7%)
$45,700 + $129,300
$175,000
2020
$4,160 (+5.8%)
$45,700 + $129,300
$175,000
2019
$3,932 (+1.0%)
$41,800 + $118,700
$160,500
2018
$3,892 (+12.4%)
$41,800 + $118,700
$160,500
2017
$3,464 (+18.7%)
$37,200 + $109,100
$146,300
2016
$2,918 (+6.9%)
$32,600 + $95,500
$128,100
2013
$2,730
$29,500 + $89,000
$118,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
139 ft.
Lot size
8,826 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10006213000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jul 25, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Rubber
Construction Details: Brick
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.203
Lot Size Acres: 0.203
Lot Size Dimensions: 63X139
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N4
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block, Slab
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,197.24
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,826 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006213000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Perkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$228,000 – $275,000
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