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665 42Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,144 Sq Ft

This gorgeous home is full of charm and character! With historic wood built-ins, fireplace, hardwood floors and double pocket doors leading into the formal dining. A historic neighborhood location within walking distance to shops, restaurants and easy access to I-235 and downtown. Updated kitchen with all stainless steel appliances included. 2144 finished square feet with lots of storage and large closets. Finished attic provides the 5th bedroom with large walk-in closet. There are neat bonus spaces within the home like the meditation room off of upstairs bedroom and mudroom on main level. Newer two-car garage and alley access in back. Spacious outdoor space provides large new deck, fenced yard and storage shed. You won’t want to miss this one with all of its unique features! HSA Home Warranty is also provided for this home. Schedule your showing today!

Listing By: Amber Gano - Iowa Realty Valley West iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 525135
  • Date Listed09/08/2016
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 2 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.21 acres (9,000 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1920
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,144 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $112.87

Interior Features

  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.21
  • Lot Size SQFT 9,000.00
  • Lot Features -

Directions

I-235 South on 42nd Street . Home is on the East side of the street.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,029
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

3.3 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

4.23 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

1.5 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

2.7 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

2.7 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.13 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.41 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

2.7 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.12 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50312

Source: Walkscore

69/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

34/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

61/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

4 nearby routes: 4 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 40/100, Transit Score: 22/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

Points of Interest near 665 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Frequently Asked Questions for 665 42nd Street

Source: Realty.com

665 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 2,144 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 23 photos available of this 5 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $242,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 23 photos of 665 42nd Street.

Our records indicate that 665 42nd Street was built in 1920.

The full address for this home is 665 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312.

665 42nd Street has been listed on Realty.com since Thu September 08, 2016

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 40/100, Transit Score: 22/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 665 42nd Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Iowa Realty Valley West (tel: 515-453-6200)
Listing agent: Amber Gano (tel: 515-453-6150) (#6277)

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