118 S 42nd Street

Property Description

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!"

Overview

Property Status

Sold

Lot Size

0.27 Acres

MLS ID

736595

Property Type

Residential

Year Built

2006

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Beth Van Zee

(515) 556-2310 [email protected]

Features & Amenities

Total Area

2,150 Sq.Ft.

Neighborhood

West Des Moines

Architecture Styles

Two Story

Stories

Garage Spaces

2.0

Water Source

Public

Roof

Asphalt, Shingle

Lot Features

Rectangular Lot

Parking

Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Heat Type

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Air Conditioning

Central Air

Laundry Room

Upper Level

Fireplace

Gas, Vented

Appliances

Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Other Interior Features

Dining Area, See Remarks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Substructure

Poured

Other Exterior Features

Deck, Fully Fenced

School District

West Des Moines

Sales Price

$441,900

Real Estate Tax

$6,257/yr

Zoning

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