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$273,750$189 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1728 47TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,451 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$274K
$252K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,464 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$273,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$224,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$246,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$273,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyPolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1951
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 400 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Perkins Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Merrill Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Des Moines Independent Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50310These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,000 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,502
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,153
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1728 47th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 73% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Des Moines 50310
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Waveland Park

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50310

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$110K$423K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Des Moines 50310.

How it measures up in Des Moines 50310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Des Moines 50310.

Estimated value$273,750
CheaperTypical $230,359Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,451 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1728 47th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaveland ParkDes Moines 50310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$273,75061% of homes73% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18958% of homes47% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,451 ft²48% of homes69% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac24% of homes15% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than194786% of homes40% of homes20% of homes

About 1728 47th St

How much is 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA is $273,750 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $252,179 to $295,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA?

1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,451 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA built?

1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA?

1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA is assigned to Perkins Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Roosevelt High School (high), rated C-; Merrill Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Des Moines Independent Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,938 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is worth more than 73% of them ($273,750 against a typical $230,359), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($189 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,451 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1947 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 49% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1728 47th St, Des Moines, IA was $4,464. The county assessed it at $273,100.

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