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1517 42nd Street, 
Des Moines, IA 50311

$310,000


3

Beds


2

Baths


1,499

Sq Ft


Single Family

Sold

Listed by

Jim Hardy

Bought with Realty ONE Group Impact

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

515-453-4300

MLS#

679629

Source:

IA DMAAR

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About This Home

1517 42nd Street

Rare opportunity to own this 1923 Craftsman Airplane Bungalow in the Waveland Park neighborhood of Des Moines. Included in the American Bungalow Registry. Enjoy the original oak woodwork and built ins in this fine Craftsman home on a wonderful, treed Des Moines street. Character abounds. Three bedrooms plus office (possible fourth) and TWO bath areas (plus additional basic facilities in the basement). Newer upgrades include: roof, A/C, heat, water heater, dishwasher, many windows, interior and exterior paint, IKEA kitchen features, and large deck with pergola. Very large living room with fireplace and built ins / leaded glass. Separate dining room with classic French doors and beautiful mirrored buffet. Oversized two car garage and very large, useable basement with several areas (Storage? Large laundry? Workshop? Wine cellar?) Calming covered front porch looks out to noticeable landscaping and quiet street. Upstairs Master, once a sunroom, has all new windows, an added clothing unit (armoire style plus closet) and its own shower bath. Enjoy.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

3 Bedrooms

Built in 1923

Price Summary

300,000

$200 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

679629

Sold:

August 21, 2023


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

1,499 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Bungalow, Craftsman, One and One Half Story

Year Built:

1923


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

7,579


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$300,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$200 per Sq. Ft.

Source:IA DMAAR
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