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  • $425,000

    4055 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    2,223sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.53 Acres Lot
    $413,100 Zestimate®
    $191/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stunning stone fireplaceExceptional craftsmanshipPolished stone entrySix distinctive quality woodsBifurcated floor layoutCarefully designed windowsFenced yard
    Perfectly Preserved MID CENTURY MODERN split level home constructed in 1954. This home exemplifies a distinctive piece of architectural history. It features over 2400 sqft of finished living space on a beautiful double lot with fenced yard, mature shade trees, an open patio and recently updated landscaping with complementary grasses and rocks. What makes this home like no other is the exceptional craftsmanship throughout the home, highlighted by built in bookshelves, custom cabinetry and stunning stone fireplace. Natural light floods the interior, courtesy of carefully designed windows and indirect lighting that enhances the living and dining areas. Upon entering you will be greeted by a polished stone entry and rich natural wood paneling and ceilings. Six distinctive quality woods included light Philippine Mahogany, Redwood, Willow Birch, Fir and Walnut, all with fine furniture finish. The bifurcated floor layout is meticulously designed to create three distinct types of living spaces, with open spaces and private areas. This perfectly maintained home is ready for the new owners to move in and LOVE!
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    Listing updated: 23 hours ago

    Listed by:

    Vicky Daniel (515)778-7772,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723530MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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    Open house

    • Sun, Aug 3

      1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,223
    • Total interior livable area: 2,223 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 225

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.53 Acres
    • Dimensions: 138 x 165
    • Features: Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10005239000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Split Level
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Stone
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle,See Remarks
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $191/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $319,700
    • Annual tax amount: $5,946
    • Date on market: 8/1/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete
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