$325,000

576 & 578 SW 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

  • 2 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 1,254 sqft
  • Property Icon Duplex
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1949
  • Property Lot Size Icon8,712sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $259/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
April 3, 2026
Data Last Updated:
April 5, 2026 at 4:19AM
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Precision : (515) 223-9492
Listing Agent:
Al Tramontina : (515) 494-2160
MLS ID:
737686
  • General: Dining Area
  • Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorStove
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring: HardwoodTile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Gas LogWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 2
  • Style: RanchTraditionalDuplex
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Brick1
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: N5E 170 F N 1/2 LOT 47 LINDEN HEIGHTS09004377000000
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Al Tramontina , RE/MAX Precision

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Location

Schools Nearby

G

Greenwood Elementary School

316 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.81 miles away

M

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

1.13 miles away

R

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.44 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.