119 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

• 3 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 2,542 sqft

Property Description

Timeless South of Grand character with a picturesque garden and thoughtful updates throughout. A spacious front porch welcomes you into generous living spaces featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a stunning fireplace, and multiple areas to gather and entertain. The formal dining room opens through French doors to a truly one-of-a-kind porch complete with a stone fireplace and views of the beautiful backyard. Designed for everyday living, the back mudroom entry adds convenience and functionality, while upstairs, the large primary suite offers a renovated bath, walk-in closet, an abundance of windows, and more. Additional finished living space in the lower level provides flexibility for a playroom, hobby space, workout area, or second family room. Schedule your showing and check out the curb appeal that’s hard to beat.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 14, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 20, 2026 at 1:17PM

Listing Office:

Iowa Realty Beaverdale : (515) 453-5900

Listing Agent:

Kathryn Driscoll : 515-453-6862

MLS ID:

740840

Interior

• General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomWindow Treatments
• Appliances: Built-In OvenCooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
• Basement: Finished
• Flooring: HardwoodTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Gas LogWood BurningFireplace ScreenFireplaceFireplaces: 3

Exterior

• Style: See Remarks
• Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Roofing: Tile
• General: Brick

Location

• Road/Access: Concrete
• Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
• School District: Des Moines Independent
• County: Polk

Lot

• Zoning: N5N 75F LTS 113114115 & 116 SUB DIV OF LTS 1114 & 15 BROWNS WOODS09000633000000
• Fencing: Wood

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM