1504 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

Des Moines
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1504 48th Street,Des Moines, IA 50311
$246,990
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,827 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: martha t. lebron dykeman
Office: iowa realty mills crossing
MLS#:745902
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$246,990
  • Price per sq. ft.:$135.19

About this home

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 and buyers should independently verify. Outside, the expansive 15,332-square-foot lot offers uncommon breathing room in the city, complemented by a two-car detached garage. With 1,827 square feet,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1920
  • Listing ID #:745902
  • Added:65 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 28, 2026 at 07:49 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,827 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1920
  • Building area:1,827 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.35 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Craftsman
  • Construction Materials:Stucco
  • Foundation Description:Block

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$246,990
  • Price per sq. ft.:$135.19
  • Tax amount:$4,692

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors, Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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