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689 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

$350,000

Home List Price

$4,156*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,536 SqFt
$228/SqFt
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689 42nd St, Des Moines$350,000

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$4,156*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceGas, Vented
MLS #707975
Lot Size0.29 Acres
StatusActive

About 689 42nd St

Historic charm meets modern amenities! This home has been well taken care of with many updates, and ready for you to move right in! The main floor features a great living room with an upgraded gas fireplace and a dining room that opens up to a completely remodeled kitchen. You will enjoy the bonus 4 seasons room, adding an additional 231 square feet of living space. The upstairs features 3 good-sized bedrooms and plenty of closet space. The full bath upstairs has a separate soaking tub and heated floors. The lower level features an updated half bath, partial finish with built in bookshelves, and ample storage. Outdoors you will love the wrap around deck, large double lot, and expanded double wide driveway. Updates include: radon mitigation system installed (2017), roof replaced on 4 seasons room (2018), new gutters (2018), insulation added under 4 seasons floor and ceiling (2019), added insulation in the attic (2019), entire yard newly sodded and added limestone edging around the home (2020), driveway widened (2021), tankless water heater (2022), converted wood burning fireplace to gas insert on main floor (2022), new roof on house (2022), upgraded to 200 amp service (2023), complete kitchen remodel (down to the studs and opened up wall to dining room 2023), new stainless steel kitchen appliances (2023), fresh paint throughout the home (2024), replaced deck boards (2024), new exterior door (2024), fresh coat of paint on garage (2024).

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,536 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 371-8585
  • Listing Agent: Shawna Sample

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplace: Gas, Vented

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.29 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Home is located at the corner of 42nd/Pleasant St, just south of I-235 and across the street from the fire station. Driveway is behind the house, on Pleasant St.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $350,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $228/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,840
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$215K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

34

# of Sold Homes

205

689 42nd St vs Des Moines

33 DAYS ON ROCKET

-1 Day

$350,000

+$135K More

$228/SqFt

+$37 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $135K more than the Median Sold Price and $37/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #707975

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (515) 371-8585
  • Listing Agent: Shawna Sample

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 13, 2017Home Sold
$222,000
Nov 03, 2016Home Sold
$145,407
Feb 19, 2007Home Sold
$199,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$5,840$254,800
2020$5,840$234,100
2019$5,262$234,100
2018$5,262$206,500
2017$4,794$206,500

History based on county public records data.

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$1,814

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,116

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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3
/10

  • Hubbell Elementary School

  • 800 42nd St

  • 0.18 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Greenwood Elementary School

  • 316 37th St

  • 0.61 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Hanawalt Elementary School

  • 225 56th St

  • 1.21 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,584. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 689 42nd St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 689 42nd St property is $350,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 689 42nd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 689 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $5,840 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 13, 2017 for $222,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 689 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 689 42nd St is 1,536 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 689 42nd St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50312›689 42nd St

This home is located at 689 42nd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the North of Grand neighborhood. This 1,536 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $350,000.

While more than 34 listings in Des Moines, IA in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 49 listings sold at asking price, and more than 122 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 5.2%. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 34 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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