Charming Duplex in Des
576 & 578 SW 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Des Moines, IA
Type:Duplex
Property size:
1,254 SFLot size:
0.20 AcresPrice / SF:
$254/SF- Added:
- Apr 3, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 59
- Last Refresh:
- May 31 at 5:06 pm
Property Features for 576 & 578 SW 42nd Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Duplex
- Zoning
- N5
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Dining Room, Bedroom 2
- Interior features
- DiningArea
- Fireplace
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 09004377000000
- Size
- 1,254 SF
- Lot size
- 0.20 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Description
- E 170 F N 1/2 LOT 47 LINDEN HEIGHTS
- Tax Annual Amount
- 4839
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling system
- Central Air
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1949
- Floors in Building
- 1
- Flooring type
- Tile, Hardwood
- Building materials
- Brick
- Roof type
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Architectural style
- Ranch
Listing agent Al Tramontina (515) 494-2160
Listing office RE/MAX Precision 2202 Woodlands Parkway, Clive, IA (515) 223-9492
Listing date Apr 3, 2026
MLS# 737686
Listing URL
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HighLights
- Highly desirable South‑of‑Grand neighborhood location.
- Duplex offers investment opportunity: rent both units or live in one and rent the other.
- Large lot with potential to build a garage or additional dwelling unit.
- Recently refinished wood floors and fresh paint throughout.
- Walkout lower level in each unit offers potential for finishing or additional rental space.
- All‑brick construction and a great room with a fireplace.
Overview
This duplex is located in a desirable South-of-Grand neighborhood. The all-brick cottage includes recently refinished wood floors and fresh paint. The units feature a great room with a fireplace and large windows that provide natural light, kitchen appliances including a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher, a dining area, one 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 additional rental units. The lower levels can be used for storage, a workout room, or hobbies. The wooded backyard includes shared garden beds. The driveway has one parking space for each unit, plus ample street parking. The large 0.1951-acre lot offers the opportunity to build a garage or an additional dwelling unit. The property is near bike trails and the western edge of Des Moines. The property is zoned N5. The property size is 1254 square feet.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Des Moines
- County
- Polk
- State
- Iowa
- Longitude
- -93.67476
- Latitude
- 41.571981
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Desirable South-of-Grand duplex with potential for additional rental units.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 576 & 578 SW 42nd Street Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $319,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Highly desirable South‑of‑Grand neighborhood location.; Duplex offers investment opportunity: rent both units or live in one and rent the other.; Large lot with potential to build a garage or additional dwelling unit.
