$259,990

1504 48th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,827 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
0.35acre lot
2 car garage
$142/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

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, central air, an unfinished basement, and a location in the sought-after Waveland neighborhood, this is more than a house—it is a beautifully preserved piece of Des Moines history ready for its next chapter.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: July 24, 2026
Data Last Updated:: July 26, 2026 at 5:18AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: MARTHA T. LEBRON DYKEMAN : 415-254-3619
MLS ID:: 745902

General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in KitchenCable TVWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

Style: CraftsmanOne and One Half Story
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: StuccoOne and One HalfBlock

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

Zoning: N5N 53 F S 100 F LT 26 & N 3 F LT 39 & ALL LT 38 GILBERT PLACE10005094000000

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of MARTHA T. LEBRON DYKEMAN , Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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