One of Des Moines' most-loved homes! Over-flowing with character inside and out, this home has amazing curb-appeal with its stucco and tile roof (just inspected with an excellent report.) Inside, you'll find arched doorways and hardwood floors throughout. New windows; wood-burning fireplace; newer air conditioner/furnace/water heater (just inspected and serviced.) Updated bathroom and kitchen, with stainless steel appliances and stone counters. 2 large bedrooms both fit king-sized beds with plenty of room for night-stands. A 3rd non-conforming room can serve as an office, nursery, guest room, sunroom or bonus lounge space. The master bedroom has double closets for couples OR an entire shoe closet for singles! A large, clean basement offers lots of additional square footage, plus a nice laundry room, which has a convenient laundry chute! Outside, you have an oversized 2-car garage and a large, beautiful yard with mature trees - perfect for pets and outside entertainment! Walking distance to public transportation, HyVee & Campbell's food stores, Friederich's coffee shop, Snookies ice cream, Louis Wine Dive and all The Shops at Roosevelt, including La Mie and The Cheese Shop. Easy bike ride to The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand, plus quick Interstate access to downtown or West Des Moines. This house is SO clean and perfect! Plus, plenty of room in the back for an addition or a swimming pool! Call or text 515.865.7601 for a viewing.
Off market
$283,200
1308 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,136sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1937
0.32 Acres lot
$283,200 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10004308000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- central_air_desc: Central A/C
- architectural_style: Ranch
- parking: Driveway
- taxes_annual: 4160
Services availability

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