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3408 SW 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321
About this home
Investor Alert! This duplex features a 2 bedroom & 1 full bath on each side. The laundry is shared between the units. This unit has had new roof installed in 2017. New windows in 2017. Some siding was fixed/repaired and all repainted in 2020. Gutters were all installed in 2020. Seller has 4 duplex buildings, 8 units total, split foyer style that may be sold individually or as a portfolio next to each other. Each unit does have its own tax parcel. Strong occupancy history, local owner. Call agents for details.
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Sale history for 3408 SW 42nd St
$183/sq ft
$181/sq ft
$125/sq ft
Tax history for 3408 SW 42nd St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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- Zoning
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.Include but are not limited to:
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Property details
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Equipment
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Multi Unit Information
- # Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
- Building Information
- Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
- Construction Details: Brick, Wood Siding
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 0.257
- Lot Size Acres: 0.257
- Lot Size Dimensions: 80X140
- Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Zoning: RES
- Property Information
- Below Grade Finished Area: 900
- Foundation Details: Block
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,706
- Rental Information
- Owner Pays: Insurance, Taxes, Water
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 980
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.26 acres
- Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
- Year Built: 1972
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Polk County
- APN: 01003974057000
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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