Incredible location within walking distance to Western Hills Elementary. You will not want to miss this stunning two-story home. The first floor is beaming with two family rooms a formal dining room or den and an amazing remodeled kitchen with so many extra cabinet drawers leaving you tons of storage for all your kitchen items. Walk right out of the family room to a large covered patio and large backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The upstairs has 4 bedrooms with 3 large walk in closets and two bathrooms for a family of any size. The home is completed with a partially finished walkout basement with a wet bar and plenty of storage space. To top it all off the home has a new roof and gutters just last month. Schedule a showing today so you do not miss this one.
Sold for $362,000
$362,000
720 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,968sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.3 Acres Lot
$380,100 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$2,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$380,100
$361,000 - $399,000
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Large covered patioFormal dining roomWet barExtra cabinet drawersLarge backyardNew roof
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Listed by:
Kristi Pitz (515)279-6700,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Julie Moore,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Stevie O'Meara
RE/MAX Concepts
Tina Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 674783
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,968
- Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 133
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 32004928095000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $362,000+3.5%$184/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #674783 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Pending sale | $349,900$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674783 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $349,900+112.7%$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674783 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2001 | Sold | $164,500$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,770 +2.2% | $343,100 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $4,668 -1.1% | $305,000 |
| 2023 | $4,722 +1.2% | $305,000 +20.4% |
| 2022 | $4,664 +1.8% | $253,400 |
| 2021 | $4,582 +1.6% | $253,400 +6.9% |
| 2020 | $4,510 +5.5% | $237,100 |
| 2019 | $4,276 -0.1% | $237,100 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $4,282 | $217,300 |
| 2017 | $4,282 +10.8% | $217,300 +11% |
| 2016 | $3,866 | $195,700 |
| 2015 | $3,866 +6.7% | $195,700 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $3,622 | $187,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $187,500 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $188,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $188,100 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $193,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $193,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $193,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $193,400 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $180,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $180,400 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $163,780 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $151,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $151,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Western Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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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