About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1424 42nd Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $260,000 ($138 per sqft). Built in 1918, the home offers 1,888 sqft of living space on a 0.26 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1918
  • 0.26 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1918

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Investor or sweat-equity opportunity! Major exterior work done: new roof, siding, fascia, soffit, and gutters, plus a new detached one-car garage and completed foundation repair. Upgraded electrical panel. Interior fully demoed - ready for your design vision. 1.5-story, 5 bed/2 bath (3 bed/1 bath upper, 2 bed/1 bath main), 1,888 sq ft, unfinished basement. Located within InvestDSM program boundaries. Sold as-is. Cash or hard money only. Bring your contractor!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,391/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$188
Interest$1,127
Insurance$76

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1424 42nd Street

Des Moines, IA 50311

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchen

Property Details

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1424 42nd Street is listed at $260,000 ($138/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,391 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1918, 0.26 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen.

This property is listed by Michael Malone.

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Michael Malone

Agent at Real Broker< LLC

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1424 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

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