1447 48th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
2
Bed
2
Bath
1,256Sqft
0.14Acre(Lot)
This wonderful older home has all the character AND the updates you are looking for. The main floor has gorgeous wood floors and trim, a working, wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, mud room, and an updated kitchen. The spacious eat-in kitchen features handcrafted oak cabinets that extend to the ceiling, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and slate floor. There are two bedrooms upstairs - each with a walk-in closet - original wood flooring and hallway built-ins for storage. The full bathroom has been completely renovated with new tub, vanity, tile and fixtures. Outside, you can relax on the back deck - newly stained along with reinforced steps and new handrails. The back yard is fenced and leads to an oversized detached 2-car garage. The home has sturdy LP SmartSide engineered s
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Hardwood, Tile -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1918 Building Area Total: 1256 Patio And Porch Features: Deck Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 43X139 Main Square Feet: 0.139 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.139 Lot Size Square Feet: 6074 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $300000 Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 10012571000000 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $4911 Tax Legal Desc: N 1/2 LOT 48 WAVELAND HEIGHTS
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Parking Information
Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
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Utility Information
Cable Available -
Location Information
Direction: On 48th street between College and Forest Avenues in Des Moines WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2210 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $179,900 | 4 | 3 | 1,440 | 1,440 SqFt |
| 1357 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $115,000 | 2 | 1 | 795 | 795 SqFt |
| 1131 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $200,000 | 5 | 2 | 1,636 | 1,636 SqFt |
| 2303 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $225,000 | 1 | -- | 2,734 | 2,734 SqFt |
| 1107 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $399,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,192 | 2,192 SqFt |
| 1011 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $290,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,452 | 1,452 SqFt |
| 1121 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $429,900 | 6 | 3 | 2,283 | 2,283 SqFt |
| 1132 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $524,900 | 4 | 3 | 1,932 | 1,932 SqFt |
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