OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2021 for $275K

$310,483

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,928/mo

•

1,256

sq ft

697 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

This completely updated home in the coveted Waterbury neighborhood has all the benefits of modern updates w/ the charm of an older home & neighborhood. The newly renovated kitchen w/ marble countertops & new soft close cabinets opens up to a spacious dining/living room w/ refinished hardwoods. Cozy up by the fireplace w/ more marble tile, exposed brick & built in shelving. The master suite features tons of closet space & a bath w/ heated tile floor, sliding barn door & marble walk in shower. Step out the sliding door from the master to the deck and a private fenced in backyard oasis with patio & pool. New windows, carpet & light fixtures throughout. Enjoy the two car attached tandem garage, partial-finished laundry room, new furnace, air handler, whole house humidifier, water heater & sump pump in the basement. Blown in insulation added to the exterior walls, attic & basement from a 2015 MidAmerican energy audit. New driveway, retaining wall & LeafGuard gutters complete the package.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

7,235 sq ftLot Size

$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Platinum Realty LLC

Bought with Savannah Savage • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #639712

Redfin Estimate

$310,483

$35K since sold in December 2021$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 28.4% higher than the average sale price ($242K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$236,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,268 sq ft
1323 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$230,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,169 sq ft
4531 Waveland Ct, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$213,995
C
2 beds2 baths820 sq ft
855 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$267,500
D
2 beds1 bath1,310 sq ft
4606 Boulevard Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$243,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,118 sq ft
1006 44th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$260,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,286 sq ft
4433 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311

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Market trends in 50312, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

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$559,000
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$280,000
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3 beds2 baths1,356 sq ft
725 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,000,000
7 beds8 baths4,519 sq ft
4507 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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207 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$164,900
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Sale history for 697 48th St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #639712

Dec 15, 2021

Sold

$275,000

$219/sq ft

Oct 22, 2021

Pending

—

Oct 14, 2021

Listed

$275,000

$219/sq ft

DMMLS #551871

Dec 5, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2017

Listed

$215,000

$171/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 2, 2009

Sold

$139,000

$111/sq ft

DMMLS #354309

Oct 29, 2009

Sold

$138,900

$111/sq ft

Sep 9, 2009

Listed

$138,900

$111/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,812 (+6.5%)

$73,600 + $224,700

$298,300

2025

$5,458 (+26.9%)

$73,600 + $224,700

$298,300

2024

$4,300 (+1.7%)

$66,900 + $205,000

$271,900

2023

$4,230 (+6.1%)

$66,900 + $151,700

$218,600

2022

$3,988 (+4.8%)

$56,800 + $122,700

$179,500

2021

$3,804 (−3.6%)

$56,800 + $122,700

$179,500

2020

$3,946 (+6.8%)

$56,800 + $122,700

$179,500

2019

$3,694 (+1.2%)

$50,800 + $110,200

$161,000

2018

$3,652 (+9.1%)

$50,800 + $110,200

$161,000

2017

$3,346 (−0.5%)

$45,500 + $100,500

$146,000

2016

$3,364 (+6.9%)

$40,400 + $91,800

$132,200

2013

$3,148

$38,200 + $88,400

$126,600

Tax history for 697 48th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,812 (+6.5%)

$73,600 + $224,700

$298,300

2025

$5,458 (+26.9%)

$73,600 + $224,700

$298,300

2024

$4,300 (+1.7%)

$66,900 + $205,000

$271,900

2023

$4,230 (+6.1%)

$66,900 + $151,700

$218,600

2022

$3,988 (+4.8%)

$56,800 + $122,700

$179,500

2021

$3,804 (−3.6%)

$56,800 + $122,700

$179,500

2020

$3,946 (+6.8%)

$56,800 + $122,700

$179,500

2019

$3,694 (+1.2%)

$50,800 + $110,200

$161,000

2018

$3,652 (+9.1%)

$50,800 + $110,200

$161,000

2017

$3,346 (−0.5%)

$45,500 + $100,500

$146,000

2016

$3,364 (+6.9%)

$40,400 + $91,800

$132,200

2013

$3,148

$38,200 + $88,400

$126,600

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

54 ft.

Lot depth

133 ft.

Lot size

7,235 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1933

Sq. Ft.

1,144

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09005912000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.166
Lot Size Acres: 0.166
Lot Size Dimensions: 54X133
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,766

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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,235 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1933
County: Polk County
APN: 09005912000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hubbell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Des Moines, IA • 50312

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Estimated sale price

$295,000 – $358,000

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Home values near 697 48th St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
696 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$419,551
692 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$495,800

Address	Redfin Estimate
681 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$456,639
695 48th Street, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$258,888

Address	Redfin Estimate
686 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1285 Sq. Ft.	$248,743
691 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2213 Sq. Ft.	$440,963

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