Welcome home to this charming and thoughtfully updated ranch nestled in the heart of Des Moines. Whether you're purchasing your very first home, downsizing into something more manageable, or simply looking for a place that feels like home from the moment you walk in, this property deserves a spot on your list. Inside, you'll find a surprisingly functional layout that maximizes every square foot. Comfortable living spaces flow naturally from room to room, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for quiet evenings at home, hosting friends for game day, or enjoying your morning coffee before starting the day. Updated bathrooms add a modern touch while providing the convenience and style today's buyers appreciate. Step outside and discover a spacious, flat backyard offering endless possibilities. From summer cookouts and backyard games to a garden, firepit, or a safe place for pets to roam, the outdoor space is ready to fit your lifestyle. Location is where this home truly shines. Centrally located in Des Moines, you'll enjoy quick access to shopping, restaurants, parks, entertainment, and major commuter routes. Whether it's a dinner date downtown, a quick trip to the grocery store, or an afternoon at a nearby park, everything you need is just minutes away. Affordable, move-in ready, and full of opportunity, this is the kind of home where memories are made and new chapters begin.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,700 sq ftLot Size
$328Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Matt Sievers• Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Est. $1,409 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2400 48th St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 9, 2026
Sold
$225,500
$329/sq ft
DMMLS #742040
Jul 6, 2026
Sold
$225,300
$328/sq ft
Jun 4, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2026
Listed
$235,000
$343/sq ft
DMMLS #647479
Apr 15, 2022
Sold
$200,000
$292/sq ft
Mar 16, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2022
Listed
$204,900
$299/sq ft
+14
Don't miss your opportunity to own this charming Beaverdale Ranch! Lots of updates and improvements on this home. 2 Beds and 1 bath on main level, finished basement with newly added 3rd bedroom and bathroom. All appliances stay, has newly added front deck and fully fenced back yard, Home features passive radon system, in-furnace air purifier as well as Shelf Genie in kitchen and lower level bath. Come check out your new home!
Public Records
Jan 26, 2015
Sold
$90,000
$131/sq ft
DMMLS #379412
Sep 26, 2011
Sold
$105,000
$153/sq ft
Feb 15, 2011
Listed
$110,000
$160/sq ft
+4
Proverbial dollhouse (see pics!). But this isn't just another pretty face! Check out all the improvements: new hi-eff furnace, new vinyl clad windows, finished rec room in LL, new kitchen countertops, sink and designer faucet. Tiled bath features a glass block window that lets in all the natural light you could want. , Hardwood floors, fenced yard with patio, oversized 1 car detached garage. And, then there's that great B'dale neighborhood! Come see this great home today!
Public Records
May 2, 2007
Sold
$115,500
$168/sq ft
DMMLS #302235
Apr 27, 2007
Sold
$115,000
$168/sq ft
Mar 16, 2007
Listed
$116,000
$169/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 2006
Sold
$110,500
$161/sq ft
DMMLS #288385
Sep 11, 2006
Sold
$111,500
$163/sq ft
Aug 3, 2006
Listed
$111,500
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 2005
Sold
$104,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,162 (+2.2%)
$51,400 + $134,800
$186,200
2024
$3,094 (+3.8%)
$45,600 + $122,100
$167,700
2023
$2,982 (+0.8%)
$45,600 + $122,100
$167,700
2022
$2,958 (+1.6%)
$39,600 + $95,800
$135,400
2021
$2,910 (−3.6%)
$39,600 + $95,800
$135,400
2020
$3,018 (+9.9%)
$39,600 + $95,800
$135,400
2019
$2,746 (+1.3%)
$36,400 + $88,800
$125,200
2018
$2,712 (+6.8%)
$36,400 + $88,800
$125,200
2017
$2,540 (+0.2%)
$31,700 + $79,000
$110,700
2016
$2,534 (+7.0%)
$28,900 + $73,500
$102,400
2013
$2,368
$29,000 + $75,100
$104,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
686
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10007156000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
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
Jan 5, 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.