118 S 42nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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118 S 42nd Street,West Des Moines, IA 50265
$450,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,150 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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  • Sun, Mar 22
    01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Listed by: emina steward
Office: re/max concepts
MLS#:736595
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$450,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$209.3

About this home

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this 4 bed, 2.5 bath West Des Moines two story offers nearly 2,800 sq ft of finished space and the perfect mix of comfort and convenience.. The main level offers an oversized living room, an updated kitchen with plentiful storage and a second living space, great for a den, an office or a formal dining room. Upstairs you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a convenient laundry room. The finished basement offers your own private theater (projection + surround sound!) plus a flex space for a playroom, gym or whatever use suits your lifestyle best. The large fenced in backyard and oversized 2-car garage with built-ins + workbench are not to be overlooked. Additionally, recent major updates include furnace & deck (2025), water heater, softener & fridge (2023), washer & dryer (2022), plus fresh paint, newer carpet, and radon mitigation. Truly, "just move in and enjoy!"

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Home facts

  • Year built:2006
  • Listing ID #:736595
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 20, 2026 at 01:43 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Daylight, Finished
  • Living area:2,150 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:2006
  • Building area:2,150 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.27 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Fully Fenced
  • Foundation Description:Poured
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$450,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$209.3
  • Tax amount:$6,257

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Upper Level, Washer

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2