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$389,000
1 Day On Site

317 SW 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50312

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,602
SqFt
$243
/SqFt
1939
Built
County:
Polk
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Park-like backyard in desirable South of Grand! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-story home offers classic appeal with original hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and abundant built-ins and storage throughout. The current owners have completed numerous updates, including electrical was rewired, new outlets and updated with 220 panel, galvanized pipes replaced with pex/pvc, and roof/gutters replaced (main house 2010, flat roof 2017). Major systems have been cared for with a furnace and A/C installed in 2008, plus a 20x20 composite deck added in 2019. Newer kitchen appliances, and new washer/dryer. Additional improvements include front steps and retaining wall in 2025. Truly move-in ready and ideally located near I-235, downtown, Ingersoll, and Grand corridors.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$389,000
Days On Site 
1 Day
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,602 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.411 Acres
Year Built 
1939
MLS® Number 
731026
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,191
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing first seen on site
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.411
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Brick/Mortar
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Home Warranty 
Yes
Levels 
Two
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
1602
Style 
Two Story, Traditional
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R
Interior Features
Appliances 
CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
Partially Finished
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
CarpetTile
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickFrame
Exterior 
Fire PitStorage
Fencing 
FencedChain LinkFull
Lot Features 
Rectangular Lot
Other Structures 
Storage
Patio And Porch 
DeckPorchScreened
Roof 
AsphaltRubberShingle
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
MLS Area 
Des Moines West
Roads 
Concrete
School District 
Des Moines Independent
Schools
School District
Des Moines Independent
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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Last checked: 2025-11-28 08:49 AM UTC

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