4456 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY OWNER

$320,000

Original price: $330,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,284 sqft

4456 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Est. Mortgage $2,368/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2021
$249/sqft
Garage
HOA $170/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in the Southeast Polk School District! Built in 2021, this well-maintained home features a bright, open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living.

The kitchen opens directly into the main living area and includes stainless steel appliances, ample storage and a pantry. All three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and laundry are conveniently located on the main level.

The unfinished walk-out basement offers a full additional level with excellent potential for future living space—whether you envision a family room, home office, workout space, additional bedroom or simply plenty of storage.

Outside, enjoy a large lot with an open feel, attached 2-car garage and convenient access to nearby walking and biking trails. Washer, dryer and kitchen appliances are included.

Built just a few years ago and ready for its next owner, this home offers the benefits of newer construction along with the opportunity to make the lower level your own.

For Sale By Owner • Buyer agents welcome • Private showings available

Home Details for 4456 E 48th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Days on Market

Days on Market: 33 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2021
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $249

HOA

HOA Fee: $170/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9538 sqft

Around this home

What Locals Say about Des Moines

At least 1190 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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    "Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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  • Bailee Huddleson
    "I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
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  • Monica Xlo
    "Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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  • Emily Andersen
    "There are lots of families in our area with so many parks and schools! It’s an amazing place to live and raise kids "
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  • Emily Andersen
    "They would love it!! The sidewalks and neighborhood are very walkable! Lots of parks within walking distance"
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  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "I’ve lived here for 13 years and people seem to be very friendly. Most will wave as you drive by and say hi in passing."
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  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "People walk there dogs all over the neighborhood. Dogs are very quiet in the neighborhood as well and there are many pet owners that live around here."
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  • Monica Xlo
    "Quiet city, easy to get around. Lots of parks to play at during the summer and many indoor places as well. City has many employment opportunities án lots of housing development "
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  • Britnee Nichols
    "It’s a very nice place to live eat learn grown walk your pets I’d recommend you liff be e here n start your family "
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  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Beaverdale is a blend of Norman Rockwell/Mayberry/Leave it to Beaver, we all are on first name basis and wave at each other when passing by."
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  • Cicily Hook
    "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Nonexistent, I work from home. If I did commute, it’s relative easy access to freeway, highway or local routes."
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  • Lisa Burner
    "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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  • Hk2mhqcny6
    "Livable awesome neighbors dog friendly kid friendly quite plenty of parking room when there’s an event "
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  • Meek H.
    "Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of people walking their dogs and always smiling and very friendly. makes me want to get my own dog to walk cause their always so happy!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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  • Trulia User
    "There's a variety in ages of the kids in the neighborhood and it's safe to play outside. Schools nearby. Public library and pool in the area as well as parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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  • Trulia User
    "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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  • Trulia User
    "shops in the neighborhood parks in the neighborhood that have event's at it. and restaurants that offer special deals "
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great commute. Next to bus station. They're skywalks that are easy to access with a map inside of the skywalk."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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  • Trulia User
    "that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not immediate access to I-80 or 235, but major roads (Douglas, Hickman) are close and make it a little more convenient. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to live. I recommend it. Friendly neighbors. A mix of younger families and older residents "
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  • Trulia User
    "WatLao temple event that is held every 3rd weekend in June. Not very many neighbors participate in any events as far as gatherings. Lots of people roam the streets especially kids. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Good neighborhood to live in and raise a good family with good family values and great outdoor activities"
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1MoM
Available listings
1060
36MoM

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4630 E Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$305,000
11/04/25
3
2.5
1,364

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
4462 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.01
$318,200
3
2
1,430
Off Market
4510 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.03
$306,000
3
2
1,290
Off Market
4518 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.04
$339,300
3
2
1,358
Off Market
4523 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.05
$321,700
4
3
1,410
Off Market
4515 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.06
$320,000
3
3.5
1,364
For Sale
4507 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.06
$319,500
4
3
1,339
Recently Sold
4448 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.01
$292,600
3
2
1,352
Off Market
4440 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.02
$311,500
3
2
1,441
Off Market
4432 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.03
$280,200
3
2
1,304
Off Market
4424 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.04
$301,700
3
2
1,277
Off Market
4408 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.07
$337,100
3
3
1,415
Off Market
2606 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
1.62
$331,500
3
3
1,467
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$320,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 18, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$330,000
Aug 14, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,200
Aug 6, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,200
Jan 15, 2021
Source: DMMLS #611398
Sold
$249,000

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Frequently asked questions about 4456 E 48th St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 4456 E 48th St?
    Based on a $320,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 4456 E 48th St in Des Moines, IA is approximately $2,229 (about $1,751 principal & interest, $403 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 4456 E 48th St compare to homes in Des Moines?
    4456 E 48th St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $320,000, about 49% above the $214K median sale price in Des Moines.
  • What do residents say about Des Moines?
    Residents describe Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Des Moines, IA.
  • What are the closest schools to 4456 E 48th St?
    The closest schools to 4456 E 48th St in Des Moines, IA are Delaware Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), Southeast Polk High School (rated 8/10), Southeast Polk Junior High School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 4456 E 48th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4456 E 48th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 4456 E 48th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 4456 E 48th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
4456 E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,284 sqft single-family home built in 2021. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Aug 18, 2026.