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Last Sold Price
2 baths980 sqft
3408 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50321
0.26 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$183/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Listing closed: 03/30/2021 07:00 AM

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$199,000

Des Moines, IA

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Amenities

  • Duplex

Location

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$1,231 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$925

Property Taxes

$306

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3408 Southwest 42nd Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Sale / Residential / Building / DUPLEX / 2 / 2
  • County: Polk County
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,200 SF

Property History for 3408 Southwest 42nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #698172600

$179,000
Mar 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455564571

$179,000

+8.5% / yr

Jul 28, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577034394

$122,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #698172600

$179,000
03/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455564571

$179,000

+8.5% / yr

07/28/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577034394

$122,500

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Public Records for 3408 Southwest 42nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$46,700Additions$157,600Total$204,300
Tax Record2024$3,672 ($306 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,880 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt980 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt900 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,200 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1972CountyPOLKAPN010/03974-057-000

Schools near 3408 Southwest 42nd Street

This home is within Des Moines Independent Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jefferson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Brody Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

Virtual Campus
Public9 to 12

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