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  • $242,700

    1508 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1baths
    1,226sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1922
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $242,700 Zestimate®
    $198/sqft
    $1,672 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $242,700

    $228,000 - $255,000

    $1,672/mo

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    What's special

    Stunning 2-story home in prime Des Moines location with all of the big ticket items updated! Located on a quiet street and close to downtown, schools, restaurants and shopping, this home is bursting with character. Big windows throughout the home mean natural light is abundant. Hardwood floors and beautiful built-ins add to the charm of this home. The main level includes a large dining room, kitchen and a spacious living room. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Enjoy the large fenced-in backyard and spend evenings eating al fresco on the picturesque deck. The list of updates includes new: roof in 2014, sewer line in 2016, new furnace 2018, water heater 2018, washer and dryer 2018, nest thermostat, retaining wall and more. This home is complete with a 2-car garage with plenty of storage.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Drapes/Curtains
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,226 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10006836000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1922

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central
    • Basement Desc: Unfinished
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Family Room: 1st Floor
    • Heat: Gas Forced Air
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    • Style: Two Story
    • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
    • Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Drapes/Curtains
    • Sewer: City
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Foundation: Brick
    • Exterior: Metal Siding
    • Sellers Request: 0
    • Last Change Type: Pending
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint
    • Parcel Number: 10006836000000
    • Included Items: Microwave, Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/20/2020Sold$187,000+1.1%$153/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #608986 Report a problem
    7/6/2020Pending sale$185,000$151/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #608986 Report a problem
    7/3/2020Listed for sale$185,000+21.7%$151/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Concepts #608986 Report a problem
    8/30/2016Sold$152,000-1.9%$124/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #520076 Report a problem
    8/2/2016Pending sale$155,000$126/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #520076 Report a problem
    7/18/2016Price change$155,000-3.1%$126/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #520076 Report a problem
    6/29/2016Listed for sale$159,900$130/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #520076 Report a problem
    6/17/2016Pending sale$159,900$130/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #520076 Report a problem
    6/16/2016Listed for sale$159,900+9.9%$130/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #520076 Report a problem
    1/2/2007Sold$145,500+9.8%$119/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/28/2003Sold$132,500+49.7%$108/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/16/1997Sold$88,500$72/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,372 +2.1%$245,400 +12.7%
    2024$4,284 -2.6%$217,800
    2023$4,398 +0.8%$217,800 +16.7%
    2022$4,364 +8.6%$186,600
    2021$4,018 -3.6%$186,600 +10%
    2020$4,168 +9.5%$169,600
    2019$3,808 +1.2%$169,600 +12.9%
    2018$3,764 $150,200
    2017$3,764 +13%$150,200 +11.2%
    2016$3,330 $135,100
    2015$3,330 +13.9%$135,100 +9.7%
    2014$2,924 $123,100
    2013-- $123,100 +0.3%
    2012-- $122,700
    2011-- $122,700 -7.2%
    2010-- $132,200
    2009-- $132,200 +8.5%
    2008-- $121,800
    2007-- $121,800 -0.6%
    2006-- $122,500
    2005-- $122,500 +8.6%
    2003-- $112,790 +1.2%
    2002-- $111,410
    2001-- $111,410

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    Neighborhood: Beaverdale

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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