576 & 578 SW 42nd Street Des Moines, IA 50312
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MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Des Moines, IA
Type:Duplex
Property size:
1,254 SFLot size:
0.20 Acres- Added:
- Apr 3, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 2
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 4 at 2:06 am
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
- Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Dining Room
- 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
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- 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
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Overview
Charming Duplex in Des Moines
This charming duplex is located in the desirable South-of-Grand neighborhood. The all-brick cottage sits on a private lot and features recently refinished wood floors and fresh paint. Each unit includes a great room with a fireplace and large windows that fill the homes with natural light. Kitchen appliances, including a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher, are included. Each unit also has a dining area, one large bedroom, and a remodeled bathroom with tile floor and shower. The property has a total size of 1254 square feet and sits on a 0.1951-acre lot. Each unit includes a walkout lower level with laundry and the opportunity for future finish or even additional rental units. The wooded backyard includes shared garden beds. The driveway has one parking space for each unit, plus ample street parking. The large lot includes the opportunity to build a garage or an additional dwelling unit for added value. The property is near bike trails and all the culture the western edge of Des Moines has to offer. The property is zoned N5.
Property Profile
Insight Report
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 future expansion.
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 $325,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Highly desirable South‑of‑Grand neighborhood location.; Duplex offers investment potential: rent both units or live in one and rent the other.; Opportunity to build a garage or additional dwelling unit for added value.
