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Sold for $685,000
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    119 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    2,542sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1913
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $685,000 Zestimate®
    $269/sqft
    $3,174 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $685,000

    $651,000 - $719,000

    $3,174/mo

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    What's special

    Stone fireplaceStunning fireplaceFormal dining roomFrench doorsRenovated bathWalk-in closetBeautiful hardwood floors
    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.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kathryn Driscoll 515-453-6862,

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    Bought with:

    Curtis Marouelli

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740840MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 3
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,542
    • Total interior livable area: 2,542 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 640

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Dimensions: 75 x 200
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09000633000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: See Remarks
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Tile
    Condition
    • Year built: 1913

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $269/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $687,500
    • Annual tax amount: $12,040
    • Date on market: 5/14/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 19 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/20/2026Sold$685,000$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740840 Report a problem
    6/4/2026Pending sale$685,000$269/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #740840 Report a problem
    5/14/2026Listed for sale$685,000+12.3%$269/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #740840 Report a problem
    5/18/2023Sold$610,000$240/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #668582 Report a problem
    3/3/2023Pending sale$610,000$240/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #668582 Report a problem
    3/3/2023Listed for sale$610,000+24%$240/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #668582 Report a problem
    9/28/2020Sold$492,000+19.9%$194/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #612039 Report a problem
    6/28/2011Sold$410,500-15.3%$161/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/11/2006Sold$484,500+65.6%$191/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/27/2003Sold$292,500$115/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,040 +2.1%$687,500 +12.7%
    2024$11,794 -10.6%$610,000
    2023$13,198 +0.8%$610,000 +7.2%
    2022$13,096 +0.9%$568,900
    2021$12,978 -3.8%$568,900 +9.4%
    2020$13,484 +7.3%$520,100
    2019$12,562 +1%$520,100 +11.3%
    2018$12,434 $467,400
    2017$12,434 +8.1%$467,400 +7.1%
    2016$11,500 $436,400
    2015$11,500 +7.6%$436,400 +5.7%
    2014$10,690 $413,000 -1.1%
    2013-- $417,500 -8.7%
    2012-- $457,400
    2011-- $457,400 +0.6%
    2010-- $454,500
    2009-- $454,500 +11.2%
    2008-- $408,900
    2007-- $408,900 +50.6%
    2006-- $271,600
    2005-- $271,600 +17.4%
    2003-- $231,250 +3.6%
    2002-- $223,230
    2001-- $223,230
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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