Park-like backyard in desirable South of Grand! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-story home offers classic appeal with original hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and abundant built-ins and storage throughout. The current owners have completed numerous updates, including electrical was rewired, new outlets and updated with 220 panel, galvanized pipes replaced with pex/pvc, and roof/gutters replaced (main house 2010, flat roof 2017). Major systems have been cared for with a furnace and A/C installed in 2008, plus a 20x20 composite deck added in 2019. Newer kitchen appliances, and new washer/dryer. Additional improvements include front steps and retaining wall in 2025. Truly move-in ready and ideally located near I-235, downtown, Ingersoll, and Grand corridors.
Sold for $370,000
$370,000
317 SW 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,602sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.41 Acres Lot
$370,500 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$1,459 Estimated rent
Home value
$370,500
$352,000 - $389,000
$1,459/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2026 at 07:45am
Listed by:
Lori Adrianse (515)556-0515,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Matt Cole
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731026
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, See Remarks, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,602
- Total interior livable area: 1,602 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Play Structure, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 256
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09006634000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $370,000-4.9%$231/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731026 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Pending sale | $389,000$243/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731026 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,000+212.4%$243/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731026 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2007 | Sold | $124,500$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,686 -1.6% | $299,500 |
| 2023 | $5,778 +0.8% | $299,500 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $5,732 +1.5% | $254,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Salisbury Oaks
- 317 SW 42nd St