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$3,898 Closing Credit¹
#710341, Heath Moulton, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
$339,900 List price
689 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50312
$4,036
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,536 sqft
0.3 acres
$221 / sqft
House
Property details
About 689 42nd St
Historic charm meets modern amenities! This home has been well taken care of with many updates, and ready for you to move right in! The main floor features a great living room with an upgraded gas fireplace and a dining room that opens up to a completely remodeled kitchen. You will enjoy the bonus 4 seasons room, adding an additional 231 square feet of living space. The upstairs features 3 good-sized bedrooms and plenty of closet space. The full bath upstairs has a separate soaking tub and heated floors. The lower level features an updated half bath, partial finish with built in bookshelves, and ample storage. Outdoors you will love the wrap around deck, large double lot, and expanded double wide driveway. Updates include: radon mitigation system installed (2017), roof replaced on 4 seasons room (2018), new gutters (2018), insulation added under 4 seasons floor and ceiling (2019), added insulation in the attic (2019), entire yard newly sodded and added limestone edging around the home (2020), driveway widened (2021), tankless water heater (2022), converted wood burning fireplace to gas insert on main floor (2022), new roof on house (2022), upgraded to 200 amp service (2023), complete kitchen remodel (down to the studs and opened up wall to dining room 2023), new stainless steel kitchen appliances (2023), fresh paint throughout the home (2024), replaced deck boards (2024), new exterior door (2024), fresh coat of paint on garage (2024).
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,536 sqft
Lot size0.293 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #707975
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas, Vented
Summary
- MLS Number: 707975
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 371-8585
- Listing Agent: Shawna Sample
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Last updated on: 2/22/2025, 10:20:50 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2017 | Home Sold | $222,000 |
| Nov 03, 2016 | Home Sold | $145,407 |
| Feb 19, 2007 | Home Sold | $199,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $274,100 | $5,840 |
| 2021 | $254,800 | $5,840 |
| 2020 | $234,100 | $5,840 |
| 2019 | $234,100 | $5,262 |
| 2018 | $206,500 | $5,262 |
| 2017 | $206,500 | $4,794 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•800 42nd St
5
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•316 37th St
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•225 56th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,584. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
10%
<35k
76%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Extreme Sports
NBA/WNBA
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Sam's Club
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
White Castle
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Oldsmobile
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rock- Active Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 689 42nd St
This home is located at 689 42nd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the North of Grand neighborhood. This 1,536 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $339,900.
In January 2025 more than 19 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 27 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 88 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between December and January 2025 increased by 3.9%. Listings spent 46 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $215,388 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.