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$193,287$200 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

2005 48TH ST

DES MOINES, IA 50310
2
Beds
1
Baths
968 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$193K
$177K low$210K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,726 (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.$240,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$220,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Bungalow
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 128 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.4 mi
H
Roosevelt High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Merrill Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

2005 48th 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 less than 83% of homes in Beaverdale
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Beaverdale
  • Older than 83% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Des Moines 50310

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

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$109K$400K

This home is worth more than 27% 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$193,287
CheaperTypical $230,853Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area968 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,202 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 2005 48th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeaverdaleDes Moines 50310Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$193,28717% of homes27% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20056% of homes56% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than968 ft²19% of homes26% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac65% of homes60% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than193943% of homes28% of homes17% of homes

About 2005 48th St

How much is 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA is $193,287 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $176,548 to $210,026. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA?

2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 968 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA built?

2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA?

2005 48th 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 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA compare to other homes in Des Moines 50310?

Among the 10,939 homes in Des Moines 50310, it is worth more than 27% of them ($193,287 against a typical $230,853), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($200 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 26% of them (968 ft² against a typical 1,202 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1939 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 25% 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 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2005 48th St, Des Moines, IA was $3,726. The county assessed it at $240,900.

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