Good condition ranch with 2 br and 1 bathroom. Nice sized fenced yard with 1 car detached garage. Basement is in excellent shape. The home has lots of hardwood and character. The yard is a double lot with room to play. HUD Homes are Sold AS-IS. Listing #161-272026 Earnest Deposit $500 if offer under $50,000, $1000 if offer over $50,000. Must Be Certified Funds, earnest money check is made out to buyers choice of title company for closing, ask Listing Agent for details. Managed by Matt Martin Real Estate, offers made at HUDHomeStore website.
Very neat and clean, newer water heater, fenced yard, some new windows, fresh paint outside, shows great, close to schools!
Public Records
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$108,500
$141/sq ft
DMMLS #262621
Jul 3, 2005
Listed
$109,900
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,240 (+10.0%)
$39,100 + $127,200
$166,300
2025
$2,946 (+9.9%)
$39,100 + $127,200
$166,300
2024
$2,680 (−2.0%)
$34,000 + $112,700
$146,700
2023
$2,734 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $112,700
$146,700
2022
$2,712 (+7.3%)
$29,900 + $95,000
$124,900
2021
$2,528 (−3.5%)
$29,900 + $95,000
$124,900
2020
$2,620 (+11.2%)
$29,900 + $95,000
$124,900
2019
$2,356 (+1.2%)
$27,900 + $82,000
$109,900
2018
$2,328 (+8.3%)
$27,900 + $82,000
$109,900
2017
$2,150 (+7.7%)
$24,400 + $71,800
$96,200
2016
$1,996 (+7.3%)
$21,900 + $66,100
$88,000
2013
$1,860
$20,600 + $63,200
$83,800
Tax history for 3846 48th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,240 (+10.0%)
$39,100 + $127,200
$166,300
2025
$2,946 (+9.9%)
$39,100 + $127,200
$166,300
2024
$2,680 (−2.0%)
$34,000 + $112,700
$146,700
2023
$2,734 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $112,700
$146,700
2022
$2,712 (+7.3%)
$29,900 + $95,000
$124,900
2021
$2,528 (−3.5%)
$29,900 + $95,000
$124,900
2020
$2,620 (+11.2%)
$29,900 + $95,000
$124,900
2019
$2,356 (+1.2%)
$27,900 + $82,000
$109,900
2018
$2,328 (+8.3%)
$27,900 + $82,000
$109,900
2017
$2,150 (+7.7%)
$24,400 + $71,800
$96,200
2016
$1,996 (+7.3%)
$21,900 + $66,100
$88,000
2013
$1,860
$20,600 + $63,200
$83,800
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
53 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
6,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009365000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 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
Jul 1, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
ADU
New construction
Jan 21, 2019 • 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
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
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,198
Tax Year: 2015
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,625 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009365000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$133,000 – $160,000
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