2601 48th St is a 732 square foot house on a 7,250 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $175,445.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,250 sq ftLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$175,445
$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.3% lower than the average sale price ($200K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,856 (+2.0%)
$47,200 + $108,900
$156,100
2024
$2,800 (−4.6%)
$42,400 + $99,900
$142,300
2023
$2,934 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $99,900
$142,300
2022
$2,912 (+1.9%)
$37,500 + $87,000
$124,500
2021
$2,858 (−3.7%)
$37,500 + $87,000
$124,500
2020
$2,968 (+7.0%)
$37,500 + $87,000
$124,500
2019
$2,774 (+1.0%)
$34,300 + $80,200
$114,500
2018
$2,746 (+9.8%)
$34,300 + $80,200
$114,500
2017
$2,502 (+7.7%)
$30,500 + $72,700
$103,200
2016
$2,324 (+6.6%)
$26,800 + $65,700
$92,500
2013
$2,180
$25,400 + $62,100
$87,500
Tax history for 2601 48th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,856 (+2.0%)
$47,200 + $108,900
$156,100
2024
$2,800 (−4.6%)
$42,400 + $99,900
$142,300
2023
$2,934 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $99,900
$142,300
2022
$2,912 (+1.9%)
$37,500 + $87,000
$124,500
2021
$2,858 (−3.7%)
$37,500 + $87,000
$124,500
2020
$2,968 (+7.0%)
$37,500 + $87,000
$124,500
2019
$2,774 (+1.0%)
$34,300 + $80,200
$114,500
2018
$2,746 (+9.8%)
$34,300 + $80,200
$114,500
2017
$2,502 (+7.7%)
$30,500 + $72,700
$103,200
2016
$2,324 (+6.6%)
$26,800 + $65,700
$92,500
2013
$2,180
$25,400 + $62,100
$87,500
*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
Feb 17, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Apr 28, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
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: 732
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HICKMAN PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 732
Building Sq. Ft: 1,464
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 19 BLK 5 HICKMAN PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 212
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,250
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: 5
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 732
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10006388000000
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 • 1.1mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
$167,000 – $202,000
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