Here is a chance to own a home on a rare double long 49th Street lot between Urbandale and Douglas Avenues. Enjoy the nice and quiet neighborhood, which lies on the border of Beaverdale and Merle Hay. Next door neighbors are very friendly. Street has fresh blacktop as it was recently paved just last year. Includes one car garage, with fully functioning garage door opener and 2 remotes. House is well maintained with newly refinished hardwood floors. Orchard, black walnut trees, vegetable garden and shed are in back. All appliances are in superb working condition and will stay: refrigerator, microwave, dish washer, and laundry washer/dryer. Home is quickly cooled by central air in the summer months and warmed with a gas furnace in the winter. Water heater is from 2008. 25 year shingles were installed in 2006.
CUTE Home sitting on nearly 1/2 Ac m/l huge Bk Yd w/ Trees! Grt Value! Lst Price-$12,000.00 LOWER when bought in 2006 & NOT a Short Sale; Enjoy your coffee & paper from your Kitchen Dining Area; Don't give up LOCATING Affordable Housing under $90k, this IS the House, NOT "trashed out", not in need of lots of repair. .. ; a very ROOMY Kitchen, Pride of Ownership, Home has been INSPECTED by Amerispec & an upgraded AHS Home Warranty is included to cover numerous common repairs. An enclosed back porch serves as an Office, Study Area or Guest BR. A very usable Bsmt provides additional storage. The location is perfect as it is only a few blocks to Douglas & centrally located for shorter commutes. Hillis Elementary School, many neighborhood & area attractions such as Merle Hay Mall, Drake University, Interstate 235/80/35, Downtown Farmers Market, West Des Moines & Saylorville Lake. Don't find yourself wishing you had bought this home when you find one of your friends beat you from living here!
DMMLS #409079
Mar 18, 2013
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 2012
Listed
$90,000
$104/sq ft
DMMLS #405624
Nov 6, 2012
Listing Removed
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Aug 21, 2012
Listed
$95,000
$110/sq ft
DMMLS #401068
Aug 20, 2012
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2012
Listed
$100,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2006
Sold
$97,000
$112/sq ft
DMMLS #283196
May 31, 2006
Listed
$96,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,842 (+2.0%)
$69,000 + $90,500
$159,500
2024
$2,786 (−1.6%)
$61,200 + $80,400
$141,600
2023
$2,830 (+0.8%)
$61,200 + $80,400
$141,600
2022
$2,808 (+2.6%)
$53,200 + $66,900
$120,100
2021
$2,738 (−3.7%)
$53,200 + $66,900
$120,100
2020
$2,844 (+9.6%)
$53,200 + $66,900
$120,100
2019
$2,596 (+1.0%)
$48,900 + $60,800
$109,700
2018
$2,570 (+19.4%)
$48,900 + $60,800
$109,700
2017
$2,152 (+7.4%)
$42,600 + $54,000
$96,600
2016
$2,004 (+8.3%)
$38,800 + $49,300
$88,100
2013
$1,850
$33,300 + $50,800
$84,100
Tax history for 3616 49th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,842 (+2.0%)
$69,000 + $90,500
$159,500
2024
$2,786 (−1.6%)
$61,200 + $80,400
$141,600
2023
$2,830 (+0.8%)
$61,200 + $80,400
$141,600
2022
$2,808 (+2.6%)
$53,200 + $66,900
$120,100
2021
$2,738 (−3.7%)
$53,200 + $66,900
$120,100
2020
$2,844 (+9.6%)
$53,200 + $66,900
$120,100
2019
$2,596 (+1.0%)
$48,900 + $60,800
$109,700
2018
$2,570 (+19.4%)
$48,900 + $60,800
$109,700
2017
$2,152 (+7.4%)
$42,600 + $54,000
$96,600
2016
$2,004 (+8.3%)
$38,800 + $49,300
$88,100
2013
$1,850
$33,300 + $50,800
$84,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
64 ft.
Lot depth
308 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
864
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10002162000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 21, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
May 2, 2022 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.453
Lot Size Acres: 0.453
Lot Size Dimensions: 64X308
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,092
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10002162000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
$171,000 – $207,000
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