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Sold for $395,000
  • $395,000

    724 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

    5beds
    2,545sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1968
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $423,000 Zestimate®
    $155/sqft
    $2,661 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $423,000

    $402,000 - $444,000

    $2,661/mo

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    What's special

    Work shop areaSpacious formal dinning roomLots of windowsJordan creekHalf bathFenced flat backyardMaster bedroom
    Great West Des Moines location offering this recently updated two story specious home, absolutely ready for you to move in. Amazingly remodeled eat in kitchen (quartz countertops, all new appliances) leading to a deck to the West as well as a very spacious formal dinning room extending into the large formal living room. Lots of charm including crown molding. The formal entry is enhanced by the striking staircase which takes you up to the master bedroom with walk in closet and bath (double sinks) this bedroom has another bedroom attached which would make a great nursery or the 5th bedroom with door leading to the hallway. The additional bedrooms have specious closets and lots of windows. Back to the main level you find a half bath and main floor laundry plus a large main floor family room with a great fireplace. You will find the Rec Room in the lower level, with a work shop area and much more storage area. The two car garage has plenty of room for your vehicles and work-bench. Another plus is the additional parking for your RV. Leaf Gard installed on the eave toughs! The front and back yards have mature flower beds and plenty of space for children to play within the fenced flat backyard! Minutes away from shopping including Jordan Creek, churches and schools. This is a one owner well maintained home. Last two year Budget Billing electric and gas combined $125 monthly Mid American. Agent has interest. Post mitigation radon report 1.5 pCi/l,. New electrical panel.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mary Godwin (515)975-0564,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 683342MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,545
    • Total interior livable area: 2,545 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 658

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence
    • Fencing: Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 0.28 Acres
    • Dimensions: 90 x 133
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 32004928094000
    • Zoning: RS

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • 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

    DateEventPrice
    1/26/2024Sold$395,000-1.3%$155/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683342 Report a problem
    12/28/2023Pending sale$400,000$157/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683342 Report a problem
    11/16/2023Price change$400,000-4.8%$157/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683342 Report a problem
    11/9/2023Pending sale$420,000$165/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683342 Report a problem
    10/9/2023Price change$420,000+8%$165/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #683342 Report a problem
    10/4/2023Price change$389,000-0.2%$153/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/27/2023Price change$389,900-1.5%$153/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/23/2023Price change$395,900-0.3%$156/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/3/2023Listed for sale$397,000+16.8%$156/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/6/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/15/2023Price change$339,900-2.9%$134/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/4/2023Listed for sale$349,900-2.5%$137/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/29/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/30/2022Price change$359,000-5.5%$141/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/4/2022Listed for sale$379,900$149/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,154 +8.6%$359,300 +12.8%
    2024$4,744 -2.6%$318,400
    2023$4,872 +1.2%$318,400 +20.3%
    2022$4,812 +1.6%$264,600
    2021$4,738 +1.7%$264,600 +6.7%
    2020$4,660 +6.5%$248,100
    2019$4,376 -0.1%$248,100 +10.1%
    2018$4,380 $225,400
    2017$4,380 +1.8%$225,400 +2.4%
    2016$4,302 $220,100
    2015$4,302 +106.2%$220,100 +4.6%
    2014$2,086 $210,500
    2013-- $210,500 -0.3%
    2012-- $211,200
    2011-- $211,200 -1.9%
    2010-- $215,200
    2009-- $215,200
    2008-- $215,200
    2007-- $215,200 +4.1%
    2006-- $206,700
    2005-- $206,700 +10.1%
    2003-- $187,780 +0.7%
    2002-- $186,460
    2001-- $186,460

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50265

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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