Perfect starter home for that single or empty nesters looking for a cozy updated home in a terrific Northwest location. Refinished hardwood floors throughout the first level, updated kitchen with tile floors and black appliances. Tiled shower and floors in bath. Unfinished but expandable basement for future use, updated mechanicals and roof. One car detached garage with new door. Freshly painted and ready to go for quick possession.
DMMLS #378496
Mar 28, 2011
Sold
$54,600
$74/sq ft
Jan 24, 2011
Listed
$57,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
May 11, 2005
Sold
$99,500
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,498 (+2.1%)
$38,700 + $160,900
$199,600
2024
$3,426 (−1.8%)
$33,700 + $140,500
$174,200
2023
$3,490 (+0.8%)
$33,700 + $140,500
$174,200
2022
$3,464
$29,600 + $118,500
$148,100
2021
$3,462 (+8.4%)
$29,600 + $118,500
$148,100
2020
$3,194 (+18.3%)
$29,600 + $118,500
$148,100
2019
$2,700 (+1.2%)
$27,600 + $111,100
$138,700
2018
$2,668 (+8.3%)
$27,600 + $95,600
$123,200
2017
$2,464 (+28.2%)
$24,100 + $84,900
$109,000
2016
$1,922 (+6.8%)
$21,600 + $78,000
$99,600
2013
$1,800
$17,000 + $55,300
$72,300
Tax history for 3925 48th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,498 (+2.1%)
$38,700 + $160,900
$199,600
2024
$3,426 (−1.8%)
$33,700 + $140,500
$174,200
2023
$3,490 (+0.8%)
$33,700 + $140,500
$174,200
2022
$3,464
$29,600 + $118,500
$148,100
2021
$3,462 (+8.4%)
$29,600 + $118,500
$148,100
2020
$3,194 (+18.3%)
$29,600 + $118,500
$148,100
2019
$2,700 (+1.2%)
$27,600 + $111,100
$138,700
2018
$2,668 (+8.3%)
$27,600 + $95,600
$123,200
2017
$2,464 (+28.2%)
$24,100 + $84,900
$109,000
2016
$1,922 (+6.8%)
$21,600 + $78,000
$99,600
2013
$1,800
$17,000 + $55,300
$72,300
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
6,554 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
742
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009416000000
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.
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
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,554 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Polk County
APN: 10009416000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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
$218,000 – $264,000
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