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.
Sold for $310,000
$310,000
1517 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,499sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
7,579.44 Square Feet Lot
$329,700 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$1,848 Estimated rent
Home value
$329,700
$313,000 - $346,000
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Oversized two car garageFine craftsman homeNew windowsMany windowsBuilt insSeparate dining roomIkea kitchen features
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Listed by:
JIM HARDY (515)453-4300,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Sarah Shaffer
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 679629
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
- Stories: 1
- 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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2023 | Sold | $310,000+3.3%$207/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #679629 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2023 | Pending sale | $300,000$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #679629 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $300,000+67.1%$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #679629 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2007 | Sold | $179,500+38.6%$120/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #316434 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2004 | Sold | $129,500$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,380 +9.2% | $301,300 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $4,928 -4.1% | $268,000 |
| 2023 | $5,138 +0.8% | $268,000 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $5,098 +3.5% | $226,900 |
| 2021 | $4,926 -3.6% | $226,900 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $5,112 +9.3% | $206,000 |
| 2019 | $4,676 +1.1% | $206,000 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $4,624 | $182,500 |
| 2017 | $4,624 +23.4% | $182,500 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $3,746 | $164,300 |
| 2015 | $3,746 +13.7% | $164,300 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $3,296 | $151,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $151,100 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $150,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,700 -5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $159,700 +0.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $158,400 +8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $146,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $146,000 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $130,400 +1.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $128,700 +12.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $114,220 -0.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $115,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $115,030 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Beaverdale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Beaverdale
- 1517 42nd St
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