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119 42nd Street

Des Moines, IA 50312
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,542

Sqft

Acres0.34

Acre(Lot)

Timeless South of Grand character with a picturesque garden and thoughtful updates throughout. A spacious front porch welcomes you into generous living spaces featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a stunning fireplace, and multiple areas to gather and entertain. The formal dining room opens through French doors to a truly one-of-a-kind porch complete with a stone fireplace and views of the beautiful backyard. Designed for everyday living, the back mudroom entry adds convenience and functionality, while upstairs, the large primary suite offers a renovated bath, walk-in closet, an abundance of windows, and more. Additional finished living space in the lower level provides flexibility for a playroom, hobby space, workout area, or second family room. Schedule your showing and check out th e curb appeal that’s hard to beat.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $685,000

AD Id : 78546052

MLS Id : 740840

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.34 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,542

Year Built : 1913

Garage : 2

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Tile
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Tile Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1913 Building Area Total: 2542 Construction Materials: Brick Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 75X200 Main Square Feet: 0.344 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.344 Lot Size Square Feet: 15000 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $685000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 09000633000000 Annual Tax: $12040 Tax Legal Desc: N 75F LTS 113, 114, 115 & 116 SUB DIV OF LTS 11, 14 & 15 BROWNS WOODS

  • Parking Information

    Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Location Information

    Direction: South on 42nd St from Grand Ave. Home is on East side of street. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/12/2026 @ 03:41

MLS: 740840 LISTED BY: Kathryn Driscoll, Iowa Realty Beaverdale 515-453-5900 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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