2831 48th St is a 1,205 square foot house on a 8,319 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $250,948.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
8,319 sq ftLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$250,948
$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.6% lower than the average sale price ($275K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,024 (−1.0%)
$54,100 + $200,700
$254,800
2024
$4,066 (−6.3%)
$48,700 + $184,100
$232,800
2023
$4,340 (+0.8%)
$48,700 + $184,100
$232,800
2022
$4,304 (+2.2%)
$43,000 + $153,400
$196,400
2021
$4,212 (−3.6%)
$43,000 + $153,400
$196,400
2020
$4,370 (+6.7%)
$43,000 + $153,400
$196,400
2019
$4,096 (+1.2%)
$39,400 + $141,300
$180,700
2018
$4,048 (+11.4%)
$39,400 + $141,300
$180,700
2017
$3,634 (+8.7%)
$35,000 + $129,200
$164,200
2016
$3,342 (+7.0%)
$30,700 + $115,400
$146,100
2013
$3,122
$28,400 + $109,400
$137,800
Tax history for 2831 48th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,024 (−1.0%)
$54,100 + $200,700
$254,800
2024
$4,066 (−6.3%)
$48,700 + $184,100
$232,800
2023
$4,340 (+0.8%)
$48,700 + $184,100
$232,800
2022
$4,304 (+2.2%)
$43,000 + $153,400
$196,400
2021
$4,212 (−3.6%)
$43,000 + $153,400
$196,400
2020
$4,370 (+6.7%)
$43,000 + $153,400
$196,400
2019
$4,096 (+1.2%)
$39,400 + $141,300
$180,700
2018
$4,048 (+11.4%)
$39,400 + $141,300
$180,700
2017
$3,634 (+8.7%)
$35,000 + $129,200
$164,200
2016
$3,342 (+7.0%)
$30,700 + $115,400
$146,100
2013
$3,122
$28,400 + $109,400
$137,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 852
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHURCHDALE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,205
Building Sq. Ft: 2,057
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 155 CHURCHDALE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,319
Legal Lot Number: 155
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.191
Depth Footage: 141
Front Footage: 59
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,205
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,319 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10002667000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
1/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$239,000 – $289,000
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