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 a new roof installed in 2019. New windows in 2017. Some siding was fixed/repaired and all repainted in 2020. Gutters were all installed in 2020. New furnace was installed for 3424 SW 42nd St in 2017. 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 agent for details.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dustin Schutte• RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with Matt Shaw• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1972
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Polk County
APN
01003974055000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Equipment
Appliances: 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: 0.267
Lot Size Acres: 0.267
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: $3,714
Utilities
Utility Information
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: 0.27 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01003974055000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50321
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
15
40
21
59
36
65
46
75
53
84
65
87
70
83
66
81
60
71
50
51
34
38
22
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$218,000 – $263,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Des Moines. 3 minutes to get started.