Spacious living awaits! This expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom two-story home is nestled in a park-like setting, offering privacy, tranquility, and room to grow. Inside, you'll find generously sized rooms throughout—perfect for buyers who need space to spread out, work from home, or host guests with ease.
The warm and inviting family room features a wood-burning fireplace, ideal for cozy nights in. While the home could use some updating, it’s priced nearly $80,000 below assessed value, offering incredible potential for customization and instant equity.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a large home in a beautiful setting—bring your vision and make it your own!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/4)
$319,900
1544 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
5beds
2,524sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-story homeGenerously sized roomsPark-like settingWood-burning fireplace
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 12:11pm
Listed by:
Terry Tillotson (515)447-1622,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720870
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Central Vacuum, Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,524
- Total interior livable area: 2,524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 112.2
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10005082001000
- Zoning: R1-60
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $358,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,990
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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