Move right in to this affordable home in the Beaverdale/Merle Hay area of Des Moines. Through the front door you find great hardwood floors and a nice bay window letting in lots of natural light. The galley kitchen is a good size with plenty of storage. There is a large living room at the back of the home with enough space for an additional play area or office. The bedrooms are good sized and the full bath has been nicely updated. There is additional finish in the basement complete with a bar area, bathroom, and second family room. The back yard is fully fenced with a big deck great for relaxing on those summer nights with family and friends. A one car garage is great for parking or additional storage. Schedule your private tour today!
Conveniently located ranch walking distance from the Northwest Aquatic Center and a quick bike ride to Merle Hay Mall and the heart of Beaverdale. Featuring over 1200 sq ft of living space, including large family room addition in rear with attached garage access. Rear slider opens to large back deck in fenced backyard with mature shade trees, ideal for pets, children or anyone who appreciates privacy. Finished basement provides extra living or entertaining space and features a second 3/4 bath, dry bar and built in storage cabinets. Large galley kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space. Just minutes from downtown with quick access to I-80 and I-35.
DMMLS #456749
Aug 21, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 18, 2015
Listed
$122,500
$173/sq ft
Public Records
May 29, 2008
Sold
$120,000
$169/sq ft
DMMLS #324385
May 28, 2008
Sold
$119,900
$169/sq ft
Mar 6, 2008
Listed
$119,900
$169/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,412 (+10.5%)
$38,700 + $147,300
$186,000
2025
$3,088 (+2.3%)
$38,700 + $147,300
$186,000
2024
$3,020 (−3.1%)
$33,700 + $130,300
$164,000
2023
$3,116 (+0.8%)
$33,700 + $130,300
$164,000
2022
$3,090 (+0.1%)
$29,600 + $111,500
$141,100
2021
$3,086 (−3.6%)
$29,600 + $111,500
$141,100
2020
$3,202 (+9.5%)
$29,600 + $111,500
$141,100
2019
$2,924 (+1.2%)
$27,600 + $104,700
$132,300
2018
$2,888 (+8.1%)
$27,600 + $104,700
$132,300
2017
$2,672 (−2.9%)
$24,100 + $93,200
$117,300
2016
$2,752 (+6.7%)
$21,600 + $85,700
$107,300
2013
$2,578
$20,600 + $83,000
$103,600
Tax history for 3928 48th Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,412 (+10.5%)
$38,700 + $147,300
$186,000
2025
$3,088 (+2.3%)
$38,700 + $147,300
$186,000
2024
$3,020 (−3.1%)
$33,700 + $130,300
$164,000
2023
$3,116 (+0.8%)
$33,700 + $130,300
$164,000
2022
$3,090 (+0.1%)
$29,600 + $111,500
$141,100
2021
$3,086 (−3.6%)
$29,600 + $111,500
$141,100
2020
$3,202 (+9.5%)
$29,600 + $111,500
$141,100
2019
$2,924 (+1.2%)
$27,600 + $104,700
$132,300
2018
$2,888 (+8.1%)
$27,600 + $104,700
$132,300
2017
$2,672 (−2.9%)
$24,100 + $93,200
$117,300
2016
$2,752 (+6.7%)
$21,600 + $85,700
$107,300
2013
$2,578
$20,600 + $83,000
$103,600
*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
58 ft.
Lot depth
113 ft.
Lot size
6,554 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
710
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009410000000
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
Feb 21, 2026 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 29, 2025 • 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.