1504 48th Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
3
Bed
2
Bath
1,827Sqft
0.35Acre(Lot)
Step into a Waveland home where time has stood still in all the best ways. Built in 1920 and meticulously kept, this 1.5-story Craftsman preserves the character buyers hope to find but rarely do. A classic swinging parlor door connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, where a beautiful built-in buffet remains a centerpiece. Hardwood floors, generous gathering spaces, and previously updated bathrooms balance vintage charm with everyday comfort. The main floor offers two bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, the finished attic creates an apartment-style efficiency with one bedroom, a small kitchen, and a full bath, bringing the home to three bedrooms and two baths. Evidence suggests the main and upper floors may once have been connected internally; however, that access is not guaranteed
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Hardwood -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, 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: 1920 Building Area Total: 1827 Construction Materials: Stucco Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.352 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.352 Lot Size Square Feet: 15332 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $246990 Original Price: $259990 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 10005094000000 Annual Tax: $4692 Tax Legal Desc: N 53 F S 100 F LT 26 & N 3 F LT 39 & ALL LT 38 GILBERT PLACE
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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: From the corner of 48th Street and University Avenue go north on 48th Street in the Waveland neighborhood. Home on west or left side of road. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1357 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $105,000 | 2 | 1 | 795 | 0.17 Acre |
| 1550 23rd Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $180,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,109 | -- |
| 2303 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $225,000 | 1 | -- | 2,734 | 0.15 Acre |
| 1355 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $250,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,064 | 0.18 Acre |
| 1107 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $395,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,192 | 0.07 Acre |
| 1011 24th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $265,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,452 | -- |
| 1121 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $409,900 | 6 | 3 | 2,283 | -- |
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