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720 42Nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,968 Sq Ft

Incredible location within walking distance to Western Hills Elementary. You will not want to miss this stunning two-story home. The first floor is beaming with two family rooms a formal dining room or den and an amazing remodeled kitchen with so many extra cabinet drawers leaving you tons of storage for all your kitchen items. Walk right out of the family room to a large covered patio and large backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The upstairs has 4 bedrooms with 3 large walk in closets and two bathrooms for a family of any size. The home is completed with a partially finished walkout basement with a wet bar and plenty of storage space. To top it all off the home has a new roof and gutters just last month. Schedule a showing today so you do not miss this one.

  • MLS# 674783
  • Date Listed06/06/2023
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.3 acres (13,136 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1968
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,968 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $177.79

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Carpet, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Storage, Storage
  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.30
  • Lot Size SQFT 13,136.00
  • Lot Features Irregular Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $4,956
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

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Walkability in IA / 50265

Source: Walkscore

22/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

28/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 34/100.

Frequently Asked Questions for 720 42nd Street

Source: Realty.com

720 42nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 is a Single Family 1,968 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 25 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $349,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 25 photos of 720 42nd Street.

Our records indicate that 720 42nd Street was built in 1968.

The full address for this home is 720 42nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265.

720 42nd Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue June 06, 2023

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 34/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 720 42nd Street. Western Hills Elementary School (Grades: PK - 6), Indian Hills Junior High School (Grades: 7 - 8), Valley High School (Grades: 10 - 12)

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