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3617 E 42Nd Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

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3 Beds
1 Bath
898 Sq Ft

Check out this three bedroom, Sheridan Park ranch ALERT! Situated on a HUGE and fully fenced parklike lot on the Northeast side! Close to University and easy interstate access, just a couple minutes to Pleasant Hill or Altoona. This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms, full bath, living room and spacious eat in kitchen on the main level. The lower level provides a finished family room, laundry area and extra storage. This home is MOVE IN Ready complete with an oversized 2 car detached garage with power. This is absolutely perfect for anyone who is looking for a great deal on a move in ready property that wants to use your skills and build sweat equity. Priced TO SELL, get in today!

Listing By: Jaemi Poncy - RE/MAX Revolution iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 640983
  • Date Listed11/02/2021
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.39 acres (16,900 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1980
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 898 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $178.06

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Microwave
  • Flooring Laminate, Vinyl
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Storage, Storage
  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.39
  • Lot Size SQFT 16,900.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Directions

East 42nd and Douglas, go South to east Euclid and then turn left to east 42nd Ct go south to property on the left hand side

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,454
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

8.38 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

9.69 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

9.5 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

9.5 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

11.18 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

12.87 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

9.5 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

11.25 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

11.82 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
3600 Williams Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $149,900 Feb 23, 2024 $189,062
4238 Leyden Avenue | Listing 4 2 Dec 16, 2025 $190,000 Feb 23, 2024 $205,461
4155 E Euclid Avenue | Listing 3 3 Dec 16, 2025 $219,900 Feb 23, 2024 $236,250
4134 E Douglas Avenue | Listing 2 1 Dec 16, 2025 $182,500 Feb 23, 2024 $230,000
4122 E Douglas Avenue | Listing 3 1 Dec 16, 2025 $167,500 Feb 23, 2024 $231,000
3605 E 43rd Street | Listing 3 3 Dec 16, 2025 $234,990 Feb 23, 2024 $227,485
3626 E 42nd Court | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $227,000 Feb 23, 2024 $245,481
4306 E Clinton Avenue | Listing 4 2 Dec 16, 2025 $249,900 Feb 23, 2024 $244,688
3621 Williams Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $150,000 Feb 16, 2024 $157,000
3617 E 42nd Court | Listing 3 1 Dec 16, 2025 $159,900 Feb 23, 2024 $214,673

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50317

Source: Walkscore

25/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

35/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

31/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 16/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 29/100.

Points of Interest near 3617 E 42nd Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

Frequently Asked Questions for 3617 E 42nd Court

Source: Realty.com

3617 E 42nd Court, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a Single Family 898 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 19 photos available of this 3 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $159,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 19 photos of 3617 E 42nd Court.

Our records indicate that 3617 E 42nd Court was built in 1980.

The full address for this home is 3617 E 42nd Court, Des Moines, IA 50317.

3617 E 42nd Court has been listed on Realty.com since Tue November 02, 2021

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 16/100, Transit Score: 9/100, Bike Score: 29/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 3617 E 42nd Court. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Revolution (tel: 515-265-7200)
Listing agent: Jaemi Poncy (tel: 515-556-2313) (#3223)

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