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Sold for $310,000 on 08/21/23
  • $310,000

    1517 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,499sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    7,579.44 Square Feet Lot
    $322,700 Zestimate®
    $207/sqft
    $1,798 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Rare opportunity to own this 1923 Craftsman Airplane Bungalow in the Waveland Park neighborhood of Des Moines. Included in the American Bungalow Registry. Enjoy the original oak woodwork and built ins in this fine Craftsman home on a wonderful, treed Des Moines street. Character abounds. Three bedrooms plus office (possible fourth) and TWO bath areas (plus additional basic facilities in the basement). Newer upgrades include: roof, A/C, heat, water heater, dishwasher, many windows, interior and exterior paint, IKEA kitchen features, and large deck with pergola. Very large living room with fireplace and built ins / leaded glass. Separate dining room with classic French doors and beautiful mirrored buffet. Oversized two car garage and very large, useable basement with several areas (Storage? Large laundry? Workshop? Wine cellar?) Calming covered front porch looks out to noticeable landscaping and quiet street. Upstairs Master, once a sunroom, has all new windows, an added clothing unit (armoire style plus closet) and its own shower bath. Enjoy.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 23, 2023 at 06:43am

    Listed by:

    JIM HARDY (515)453-4300,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Bought with:

    Sarah Shaffer

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 679629MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,499
    • Total interior livable area: 1,499 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 7,579 sqft
    • Dimensions: 50 x 152
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10006804000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman,One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1923

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete
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