4527 48th St is a 1,266 square foot house on a 8,750 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 20, 2005 for $158,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $296,426.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
8,750 sq ftLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$296,426
$138K since sold in September 2005$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.1% higher than the average sale price ($249K) 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
Sep 19, 2017 • 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 891
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEL AIRE WEST 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,266
Building Sq. Ft: 2,017
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 79 BEL AIRE WEST PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,750
Legal Lot Number: 79
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.201
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 70
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,266
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001502019379
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$282,000 – $341,000
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