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213 42nd St

Des Moines IA 50312

3
3
1
1540 sq. ft.
8910 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Welcome home to this beautiful South of Grand property that blends classic charm with major, thoughtful updates throughout. Gorgeous hardwood floors, great natural light, and a warm, inviting layout make this home feel special from the moment you walk in. The main level features two bedrooms plus a spacious primary suite addition complete with a newly added prmary bathroom and walk-in closet. The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled, offering an updated space that still fits the character of the home. The finished basement adds even more usable living space, including a second living area a 3/4 bath and egress window making it easy to add a 4th bedroom or keep as flex space. The sellers have invested extensively in the home over the years, including a new roof, sewer line replacement, radon mitigation system, kitchen remodel, basement remodel, foundation reinforcement and waterproofing, furnace and A/C replacement, exterior paint, updated windows and front door, remodeled bathrooms, improved insulation, drainage work, deck/patio updates, fencing, and the stunning 2024 primary suite renovation. Located in one of Des Moines' most desirable neighborhoods, this South of Grand home offers character, location, and the peace of mind that comes with over $240,000 in improvements.

Features

3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 carspace
1 garage space
1540 sq. ft. floor area
8910 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Property history for 213 42nd St

2015
Sold
$210,000
20 Feb 2015 by Martha Aragon, of Coldwell Banker Mid Am Group

Happy sellers in Des Moines

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Less than 50% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Des Moines stands out as a desirable suburb for sellers, consistently delivering great customer service and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 4 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 92 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 213 42nd St, have been sold.

This represents a 26% decrease in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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