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576-578 SW 42nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

2beds
2baths
1,254sqft
$319,000
$254price/sqft
$2,366/moest. monthly cost
$94,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

8
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
36
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
3/10
Callanan Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.6 mi
4/10
Roosevelt High SchoolGrades 9-121.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1949

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional,Duplex
  • Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Stove

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Dining Area
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Gas Log,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,254
  • Total interior livable area: 1,254 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 09004377000000
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: N5

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,500 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 170