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1608 48th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310

$180,000

Home List Price

$2,138*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,036 SqFt
$174/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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1608 48th St, Des Moines$180,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,138*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1923
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #693042
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusActive

About 1608 48th St

Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow just blocks away from restaurants and parks! This home boasts a large front porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing in the evenings. As you enter you’ll notice updated flooring throughout the living room and dining area. The kitchen is open to the dining room and has updated granite countertops. Step outside to discover a good sized, fully fenced backyard, providing a great space for outdoor activities. Additionally, the basement of this home offers ample storage space!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Living Area: 1,036 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 216-3839
  • Listing Agent: Molly Bjork

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fully Fenced, Storage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Perkins Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Hickman and 48th, head south on 48th. Home is on the west side of the street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $180,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $174/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,236
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

1608 48th St vs Des Moines

18 DAYS ON ROCKET

-25 Days

$180,000

-$27.6K Less

$174/SqFt

-$10 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $27.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $10/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #693042

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 216-3839
  • Listing Agent: Molly Bjork

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 01, 2017Home Sold
$130,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,236$150,400
2020$3,236$133,600
2019$3,120$133,600
2018$3,120$117,300
2017$2,784$117,300

History based on county public records data.

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$966

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$606

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Perkins Elementary School

  • 4301 College Ave

  • 0.34 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 1.15 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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4
/10

  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 1.73 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 6.33 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 1.08 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,103. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1608 48th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1608 48th St property is $180,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1608 48th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1608 48th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1608 48th St are:
Perkins Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,236 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 1, 2017 for $130,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1608 48th St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1608 48th St is 1,036 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1608 48th St is 1923.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50310›1608 48th St

This home is located at 1608 48th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Waveland Park neighborhood. This 1,036 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $180,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2024 saw over 55 listings sold above listed price, more than 59 sold at listed price and over 121 sold below. In March 2024 in Des Moines, IA there were 8.5% more homes for sale than in February 2024. Listings spent 43 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $207,620 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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