4500 49th St is a 1,536 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 31, 2019 for $228,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $322,753.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$322,753
$94K since sold in July 2019$3,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($320K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
N2B
Neighborhood District
N2b is intended for contemporary, mid-size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 31, 2024 • Final
Residential other building
Remodel
Oct 29, 2024 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Bathroom
Electrical
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: 968
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEL AIRE WEST 3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,536
Building Sq. Ft: 2,904
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 46 BEL AIRE WEST PLAT NO 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,199
Legal Lot Number: 46
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.303
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001502019546
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $372,000
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