576 & 578 SW 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
- $297,000
- 2
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,254
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $297,000
- List Price
- $319,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 737686
- Year Built
- 1949
- Closing Date
- Jul 10, 2026
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,254
- Lot Size
- 8,500
- Region
- Des Moines West
Property Description
Opportunity is knocking! Adorable duplex is now available in a highly desirable South-of-Grand neighborhood. Sitting on a private lot, this all-brick cottage includes recently refinished wood floors and fresh paint, great room with fireplace, large windows that fill the homes with natural light, kitchen appliances including gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher; dining area, 1 large bedroom, and a remodeled bathroom with tile floor and shower. Each unit includes a walkout lower level with laundry and the opportunity for future finish or even additional rental units. Use today for storage, workout room, hobbies, etc. The wooded backyard includes shared garden beds. Driveway has one parking space for each unit, plus ample street parking. Large lot includes the opportunity to build garage or an additional dwelling unit for added value. Rent both units or occupy one and lease the other to begin your investment portfolio. Property is near bike trails and all the culture the western edge of Des Moines has to offer. All information obtained from seller and public records.
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Additional Information
- Street Name
- SW 42nd Street
- Agent Id
- 6474
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Basement
- Partially Finished
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Zip
- 50312
- Region
- Des Moines West
- Style
- Ranch, Traditional, Duplex
- City
- Des Moines
- School District
- Des Moines Independent
- Zoning
- N5
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Precision. Selling Office: Friedrich Realty.
Data courtesy of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS