# 3114 E 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

> **TL;DR:** 6bd/5ba single family, $658,000 ($157/sqft), built 1983, 4,202 sqft.
> A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $3,519/mo. Listed 45 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $658,000 |
| Price/sqft | $157 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 4,202 |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Lot Size | 15,290 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 45 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $3,327 |
| Estimated Insurance | $192 |
| **Total** | **$3,519** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1983
- 0.35 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Excellent opportunity for investors or buyers seeking value-add potential. Property offers a functional layout with solid fundamentals and room for updates to maximize equity. Convenient location near employment centers, shopping, and major roadways. This home has 6 huge bedrooms all with Jack-n-Jill bathrooms. Ideal for renovation, rental, or resale. The property features a covered patio, ADA Bathroom with zero entry shower, huge laundry room with 2 Washers & Dryers, and an oversized 2 car attached garage and a large fenced in yard. Step inside and see all the potential.

## Location

- **Address:** 3114 E 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.624167, -93.532623
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.624167,-93.532623

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Joe Bennett
- **Brokerage:** LPT Realty, LLC
- **Phone:** 5152401491
- **Broker Phone:** (515) 669-4010
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3114-E-42nd-St_Des-Moines_IA_50317_M92607-47136?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=746758&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 746758 | **Updated:** 2026-09-25
**Source:** listhub

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