# 576 & 578 SW 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba multi-family, $325,000 ($259/sqft), built 1949, 1,254 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $1,408/mo. Listed 7 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $325,000 |
| Price/sqft | $259 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full |
| Square Feet | 1,254 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Lot Size | 8,499 sqft (0.20 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Multi-Family (Duplex) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 7 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,408 |
| **Total** | **$1,408** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1949
- 0.20 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Opportunity is knocking! Adorable duplex is now available in a highly desirable South-of-Grand neighborhood. Sitting on a private lot, this all-brick cottage includes recently refinished wood floors and fresh paint, great room with fireplace, large windows that fill the homes with natural light, kitchen appliances including gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher; dining area, 1 large bedroom, and a remodeled bathroom with tile floor and shower. Each unit includes a walkout lower level with laundry and the opportunity for future finish -or even additional rental units. Use today for storage, workout room, hobbies, etc. The wooded backyard includes shared garden beds. Driveway has one parking space for each unit, plus ample street parking. Large lot includes the opportunity to build garage or an additional dwelling unit for added value. Rent both units or occupy one and lease the other to begin your investment portfolio. Property is near bike trails and all the culture the western edge of Des Moines has to offer. All information obtained from seller and public records.

## Location

- **Address:** 576 & 578 SW 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.571981, -93.67476
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.571981,-93.67476

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Al Tramontina
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision
- **Phone:** 5154942160
- **Email:** al@calldsmhome.com

## Primary Photo

![576 & 578 SW 42nd Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/33d5074fb0e7e585734574df3462050el-f2408486920r.jpg)

*29 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/576-578-sw-42nd-street-des-moines-ia-50312-a737686)*

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**MLS#:** 737686 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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