Get ready to be charmed by this 1 1/2 story home in the heart of everything. This 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home is ready for its new owner. Hrdwd flooring throughout this home. Walk into the large living room that leads to a dining room that can fit even the largest of dinner parties. The kitchen has been updated with white cabinetry and ss appliances that stay with the home. Off the kitchen is an adorable 1/2 bath. Just before you head up to the 2nd level, there is a bedroom with a large closet area. 2nd level has 2 nice sized bedrooms, one full bath with tile flooring and off the master bdrm, the solarium has been turned into a 3/4 bath with tons of windows and tile flooring. The LL is unfinished but has a great sized laundry room. The large fenced yard is ready for gardens, patios, a garage, whatever you want. The driveway is brand new! The location of this home cannot be beat. Close to the grocery store, coffee shop and numerous restaurants. Come take a look!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (2/10)
$245,000
1102 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,478sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nice sized bedroomsTons of windowsTile flooringHrdwd flooringSs appliancesLarge fenced yardGreat sized laundry room
- 45 days
- on Zillow |
- 2,591 |
- 175 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2025 at 10:01pm
Listed by:
Kelly Schall (515)250-2133,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Rob Langloss 515-991-0734,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 703822
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,478
- Total interior livable area: 1,478 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 235
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09003412000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,333
- Date on market: 9/13/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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