Nestled in a family friendly neighborhood on Des Moines NE side is this updated ranch home that is just what you’re looking for. The main level features a family room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms and a full bathroom. In the unfinished basement, you will find a partial bath and the laundry. Relax on the enclosed front of back porches taking in the view. Are you looking for a garage that’s a mechanic's dream, you found it. The two car detached garage is insulated and heated and the wide driveway has an additional space next to the garage for a large camper or trailer. This lot is just under a half acre and the backyard is fully fenced-in. Roof was new in the fall of 2021. You are mere minutes from anything in the metro including downtown. If you are a single family or an investor looking to add to your portfolio then this home is the one for you. Located just inside the NFC lending Area.
Sold
$193,695
2631 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
978sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.45 Acres lot
$196,000 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2024 at 12:20pm
Listed by:
Bob Eisenlauer (515)265-7200,
RE/MAX Revolution,
Lance Martinson 515-371-8765,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Amanda Simpson
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 692605
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 978
- Total interior livable area: 978 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 83 x 238
Details
- Parcel number: 060/04830000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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