Charm and modern updates come together in this brick ranch tucked into an established Des Moines neighborhood. Refinished hardwood floors run through a bright living room anchored by a wide picture window, flowing into a dining area framed by classic wainscoting, a statement chandelier, and French doors that lead out back. The kitchen is the showpiece, with sage green cabinetry, crisp white quartz counters, a farmhouse sink, brass hardware, and stainless steel appliances. Main-level bedrooms keep their original hardwood and add ceiling fans, while a beautifully redone bath features a wood double vanity and warm brass fixtures. Downstairs, the partially finished basement adds extra living space with a carpeted family room, recessed lighting, a second full bath, and a dedicated laundry area, plus unfinished storage and utility space. A screened porch with a wood-plank ceiling offers a relaxing spot through the seasons, and the deep backyard is shaded by mature trees with room to garden, play, or entertain, plus a detached garage. With its thoughtful updates, solid bones, and a location close to everything Des Moines has to offer, this one is ready for its next owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
7,590 sq ftLot Size
$269Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Darson Grantham• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Listed by Donald Hughes• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Beaverdale, located between Beaver Avenue and Merle Hay Road, is a residential and walkable Des Moines neighborhood with brick “Beaverdale Brick” homes and a leafy, hill-and-hollow streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Beaver Avenue near Urbandale Avenue, where coffee counters, a classic barbershop feel, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. The Beaverdale Tap and The Slow Down Coffee Co. act as familiar anchors for casual meetups and weekend routines. Streets curve past tidy lawns and mature trees, and many houses feature steep gables and arched doorways. Drake University and the Des Moines River corridor sit nearby, shaping a bike-and-stroll lifestyle without changing Beaverdale’s calm cadence.
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Market insights
2814 48th Pl · $259,900
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$259,900
Median sale price in this area is $319,152. (23% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Wood fencing
Rectangular lot
Concrete road access
Home design
1 story
Resale property
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Below-grade finished area (approx. 600)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Annual taxes listed
Electricity and solar
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Investor Friendly! The main level features a spacious living area, enclosed sunroom, and original hardwood floors. This home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a practical floor plan. Great bones - ready for the next owner. Come check out your chance to build equity or invest All information obtained from seller and public record.
Public Records
Feb 3, 2026
Sold
$107,000
$111/sq ft
DMMLS #672955
Jul 24, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2023
Price Changed
$179,000
$185/sq ft
May 11, 2023
Listed
$184,000
$191/sq ft
DMMLS #513435
May 20, 2016
Sold
$120,000
$124/sq ft
Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$120,000
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 2013
Sold
$83,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,946 (+2.2%)
$50,600 + $123,700
$174,300
2024
$2,882 (−0.8%)
$44,900 + $112,100
$157,000
2023
$2,906 (+0.8%)
$44,900 + $112,100
$157,000
2022
$2,882 (+1.6%)
$39,000 + $93,200
$132,200
2021
$2,838 (−3.5%)
$39,000 + $93,200
$132,200
2020
$2,942 (+10.6%)
$39,000 + $93,200
$132,200
2019
$2,660 (+1.2%)
$35,900 + $86,400
$122,300
2018
$2,628 (+6.9%)
$35,900 + $86,400
$122,300
2017
$2,458 (−5.8%)
$31,300 + $76,200
$107,500
2016
$2,610 (+62.1%)
$28,500 + $70,900
$99,400
2013
$1,610
$27,700 + $70,500
$98,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
7,590 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
965
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
965
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011527000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2814 48th Pl
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $218,500 and $257,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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