Step into timeless charm with this beautifully maintained two-story in the heart of Des Moines! Located on the picturesque 49th Street, this historic home offers a perfect blend of classic character and projects to put your personal touch on. Several Pictures are virtually staged. The kitchen has a virtual remodeled photo to show possibilities.
Inside, you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 Full bath and a 1/2 bath on the main floor, and a warm, inviting layout filled with natural light. The living room features original woodwork and large windows, while the dining room flows seamlessly into a bright kitchen. Discover the hardwood floors under the carpet that has been protected for many years.
Upstairs, all three bedrooms offer cozy retreats, including a spacious primary suite. The partially finished basement provides extra living or hobby space, and the backyard is ready for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening.
Enjoy the unbeatable location — walkable to Ingersoll dining, shops, parks, and just minutes from downtown Des Moines. With historic touches throughout and a story to tell, this home is a true one-of-a-kind opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $31K (7/11)
$299,000
348 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,448sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
7,056.72 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementOriginal woodworkWarm inviting layoutLarge windowsHardwood floorsSpacious bedroomsCozy retreats
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 30, 2025 at 12:12pm
Listed by:
Trisha Eslick Davis (515)778-9733,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Jason Russell 515-201-1490,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717073
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,448
- Total interior livable area: 1,448 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 200
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,056.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 141
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09000593000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
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: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,708
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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