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Sold for $390,000
  • $390,000

    16 SW 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    2beds
    2,238sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1922
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $497,300 Zestimate®
    $174/sqft
    $2,685 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $497,300

    $458,000 - $542,000

    $2,685/mo

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    What's special

    An amazing ranch 2BR/3BA brick charmer on over 0.34 acres south of Grand! As you walk up you will remember why everyone loves these classic craftsman homes. Original light fixtures and woodwork throughout including wood floors. Through the front door is a 3-season porch with perfect views of the neighborhood. The original front door welcomes you into an updated living room with fireplace. The dining room has built ins and a window seat. The kitchen is large and has an extra space to expand. There is a half bath off the kitchen. Two nice sized bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor. The LL is finished with 2 non-conforming bedrooms or another living room, a 3/4 bath and plenty of storage. Out back is the perfect entertaining space with original walking garden and access to your 2-car garage. This house sits on almost .4 acres of land as a bonus. Some updates include newer roof, sewer line, HVAC and radon mitigation system. Call the agent to get in today!

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,238 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Features: Trees
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09004405000000
    • Lease amount: $0

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1922
    • Major remodel year: 0

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Amps(0)
    • Sewer: Municipal
    • Water: Municipal
    • Utilities for property: Naturl Gas Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Zoned
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refigerator
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • Roof: Asphalt
    • Basement: Finished, Full
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
    • GarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Open Porch
    • CoolingYN: true
    • FireplacesTotal: 1
    • Furnished: Unfurnished
    • ConstructionMaterials: Frame, Brick Siding
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • TaxYear: 2022
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Attached
    • YearBuiltEffective: 0
    • CoveredSpaces: 2
    • OpenParkingYN: true
    • LandLeaseAmount: 0
    • Cooling: Central, Zoned
    • Sewer: Municipal
    • WaterSource: Municipal
    • FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning Stove
    • LotFeatures: Trees
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Wood Counters, Open
    • TaxAnnualAmount: 7126
    • Electric: Amps(0)
    • Utilities: Naturl Gas Available
    • MlsStatus: Accepted Offer
    • AvailabilityDate: 2022-07-15
    • Available date: 07/15/2022

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/14/2023Sold$390,000+1.3%$174/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/21/2022Sold$385,000-3%$172/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    8/12/2022Contingent$397,000$177/sqft
    Source: My State MLS #11093447 Report a problem
    7/15/2022Listed for sale$397,000+26%$177/sqft
    Source: My State MLS #11093447 Report a problem
    9/8/2017Sold$315,000-3.1%$141/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #545975 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$7,712 +4.5%$525,400 +34%
    2023$7,380 +0.8%$392,000 +21.7%
    2022$7,322 +2.8%$322,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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