689 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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689 42nd Street,Des Moines, IA 50312
$335,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,536 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by:shawna sample
Office:keller williams realty gdm
MLS#:727706
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$335,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$218.1

About this home

This beautifully maintained 100-year-old home has been thoughtfully updated and is ready for you to move right in. The main floor offers a welcoming living room with an upgraded gas fireplace and a dining area that opens up to a completely remodeled kitchen. Enjoy the bonus four-seasons room—adding an extra 231 sq ft of living space. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms with generous closet space and a full bath featuring a separate soaking tub and heated tiled floors. The lower level includes an updated half bath and a finished area with built-in bookshelves—perfect for a game/poker room, movie space, or family room—plus plenty of storage. Outside, the wraparound deck, large double lot, and expanded double-wide driveway provide all the room you need to relax or entertain. Updates include: radon mitigation system (2017), new gutters (2018), insulation added under 4 seasons floor and ceiling (2019), added insulation in attic (2019), entire yard sodded and added limestone

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Home facts

  • Year built:1925
  • Listing ID #:727706
  • Added:322 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 06, 2025 at 09:40 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Living area:1,536 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1925
  • Building area:1,536 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.29 Acres

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$335,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$218.1
  • Tax amount:$5,502 (2024)