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118 S 42nd St

West Des Moines IA 50265

4
3
2
2150 sq. ft.
11801 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $441,900
Emina StewardEmina Steward, last sold this property on 15 April 2026 after 26 days on market.

Overview

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath West Des Moines two story offers nearly 2,800 sq ft of finished space and the perfect mix of comfort and convenience.. The main level offers an oversized living room, an updated kitchen with plentiful storage and a second living space, great for a den, an office or a formal dining room. Upstairs you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a convenient laundry room. The finished basement offers your own private theater (projection + surround sound!) plus a flex space for a playroom, gym or whatever use suits your lifestyle best. The large fenced in backyard and oversized 2-car garage with built-ins + workbench are not to be overlooked. Additionally, recent major updates include furnace & deck (2025), water heater, softener & fridge (2023), washer & dryer (2022), plus fresh paint, newer carpet, and radon mitigation. Truly, "just move in and enjoy!"

Features

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
2150 sq. ft. floor area
11801 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in West Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 118 S 42nd St is $370k.

Median value
$370k
Estimated value range
$170k - $1.9m
Median days on market
19
Estimated value trend
2%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in West Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 118 S 42nd St

2026
Sold
$441,900
15 Apr 2026 by Emina Steward, of REMAX Concepts | Des Moines
2022
Sold
$405,000
09 Sep 2022 by OUTSIDE AGENT, of REMAX Concepts | Des Moines
2017
Sold
$288,000
06 Oct 2017 by Alisha Stewart, of Keller Williams Realty GDM

Happy sellers in West Des Moines

95%
95% of sellers in West Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

West Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 7 reviews in West Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in West Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 130 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 118 S 42nd St, have been sold.

This represents a 20% decrease in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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