1424 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

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1424 42nd Street,Des Moines, IA 50311
$260,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,888 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: michael malone
Office: real broker, llc.
MLS#:751907
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$260,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$137.71

About this home

Investor or sweat-equity opportunity! Major exterior work done: new roof, siding, fascia, soffit, and gutters, plus a new detached one-car garage and completed foundation repair. Upgraded electrical panel. Interior fully demoed — ready for your design vision. 1.5-story, 5 bed/2 bath (3 bed/1 bath upper, 2 bed/1 bath main), 1,888 sq ft, unfinished basement. Located within InvestDSM program boundaries. Sold as-is. Cash or hard money only. Bring your contractor!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1918
  • Listing ID #:751907
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 26, 2026 at 12:54 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,888 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1918
  • Building area:1,888 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.26 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Description:Block, Brick/Mortar

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$260,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$137.71
  • Tax amount:$4,567

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1