2317 47th St is a 1,188 square foot house on a 7,250 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 31, 2026 for $75,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $218,683.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
7,250 sq ftLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$218,683
$144K since sold in March 2026$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 13.5% lower than the average sale price ($253K) 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
N3C
Neighborhood District
N3c is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly in the cottage or worker cottage style 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
Mar 28, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
Dec 2, 2014 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
New construction
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 528
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HICKMAN PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,188
Building Sq. Ft: 1,716
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK 3 HICKMAN PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,250
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 3
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.166
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006325000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$208,000 – $252,000
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