1447 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,256 sqft

Property Description

This wonderful older home has all the character AND the updates you are looking for. The main floor has gorgeous wood floors and trim, a working, wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, mud room, and an updated kitchen. The spacious eat-in kitchen features handcrafted oak cabinets that extend to the ceiling, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and slate floor. There are two bedrooms upstairs - each with a walk-in closet - original wood flooring and hallway built-ins for storage. The full bathroom has been completely renovated with new tub, vanity, tile and fixtures. Outside, you can relax on the back deck - newly stained along with reinforced steps and new handrails. The back yard is fenced and leads to an oversized detached 2-car garage. The home has sturdy LP SmartSide engineered siding (garage too). New roof in 2021, new AC in 2020, and previous owners installed all new windows. The covered front porch is made of durable composite decking. Garage door was new in 2021. Electrical has been updated and there is no knob and tube wiring. Radon mitigation system is in place and there is a lead-free waterline according to city of Des Moines records. Sellers are including water softener and Ring doorbell and window security system.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 30, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 2, 2026 at 5:17PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 276-2872

Listing Agent:

Martha Miller Johnson : (515) 480-1583

MLS ID:

739682

Interior

• General: Eat-in KitchenFireplaceCable TVWindow Treatments
• Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
• Basement: Unfinished
• Flooring: HardwoodTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: DeckFully Fenced
• Style: One and One Half Story
• Other Structures: Deck
• Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: One and One HalfBrick/Mortar

Location

• Road/Access: Concrete
• Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
• School District: Des Moines Independent
• County: Polk

Lot

• Zoning: N5N 1/2 LOT 48 WAVELAND HEIGHTS10012571000000
• Fencing: Chain LinkWoodFull

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM