The cozy enclosed front porch welcomes you inside to this delightful home that has been updated throughout. Inside you will LOVE the open floor plan in this 4-5 bedroom home with over 2100+ sq ft of finish; designer paint throughout, updated windows, roof, gutters, lighting, doors, kitchen, bathrooms and flooring! The living room is great for entertaining and the formal dining room can accommodate a family dinner with no problem. The custom kitchen is bright and airy including Kenmore Elite appliances! Two bedrooms are centrally located by the updated bathroom with tile tub/shower combo and both bedrooms are a good size. Upstairs has one large bedroom or could be used as an additional living space. The finished basement has another bedroom and family room; possibly 5th bdrm, another full bath and the laundry room finish off this space. There is a fantastic deck and a fenced yard along with a 2.5 car detached garage finish off this magnificent home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Angela Meek• RE/MAX Precision
Bought with Allen Lundgren• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #588184
Redfin Estimate
$281,434
$130K since sold in October 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3.9% higher than the average sale price ($271K) of 6 comparable homes.
The cozy enclosed front porch welcomes you inside to this delightful home that has been updated throughout. Inside you will LOVE the open floor plan in this 4-5 bedroom home with over 2100+ sq ft of finish; designer paint throughout, updated windows, roof, gutters, lighting, doors, kitchen, bathrooms and flooring! The living room is great for entertaining and the formal dining room can accommodate a family dinner with no problem. The custom kitchen is bright and airy including Kenmore Elite appliances! Two bedrooms are centrally located by the updated bathroom with tile tub/shower combo and both bedrooms are a good size. Upstairs has one large bedroom or could be used as an additional living space. The finished basement has another bedroom and family room; possibly 5th bdrm, another full bath and the laundry room finish off this space. There is a fantastic deck and a fenced yard along with a 2.5 car detached garage finish off this magnificent home.
DMMLS #528586
Nov 10, 2016
Listed
$167,500
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 2016
Sold
$167,500
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,452 (+2.0%)
$46,700 + $202,400
$249,100
2024
$4,364 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $180,400
$221,800
2023
$4,298 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $180,400
$221,800
2022
$4,266 (+12.7%)
$36,000 + $146,400
$182,400
2021
$3,786 (+2.2%)
$36,000 + $146,400
$182,400
2020
$3,704 (+11.1%)
$36,000 + $146,400
$182,400
2019
$3,334 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $118,600
$151,700
2018
$3,296 (+12.0%)
$33,100 + $118,600
$151,700
2017
$2,942 (+20.2%)
$28,800 + $103,800
$132,600
2016
$2,448 (+8.0%)
$26,300 + $82,500
$108,800
2013
$2,266
$24,300 + $76,500
$100,800
Tax history for 3012 48th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,452 (+2.0%)
$46,700 + $202,400
$249,100
2024
$4,364 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $180,400
$221,800
2023
$4,298 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $180,400
$221,800
2022
$4,266 (+12.7%)
$36,000 + $146,400
$182,400
2021
$3,786 (+2.2%)
$36,000 + $146,400
$182,400
2020
$3,704 (+11.1%)
$36,000 + $146,400
$182,400
2019
$3,334 (+1.2%)
$33,100 + $118,600
$151,700
2018
$3,296 (+12.0%)
$33,100 + $118,600
$151,700
2017
$2,942 (+20.2%)
$28,800 + $103,800
$132,600
2016
$2,448 (+8.0%)
$26,300 + $82,500
$108,800
2013
$2,266
$24,300 + $76,500
$100,800
*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
N4
Neighborhood District
N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone 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 14, 2026 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Oct 14, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Remodel
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: 988
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHELSEA ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,334
Building Sq. Ft: 1,522
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: -EX S 50 F- LT 20 CHELSEA ACRES
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 20
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.161
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10002254000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$268,000 – $324,000
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