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.
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Pending
$685,000
119 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
2,542sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
0.34 Acres Lot
$666,300 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceStunning fireplaceFormal dining roomFrench doorsRenovated bathWalk-in closetBeautiful hardwood floors
- 32 days |
- 159 |
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Listed by:
Kathryn Driscoll 515-453-6862,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740840
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: 51 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$666,300
$633,000 - $700,000
$3,089/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $685,000$269/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Realty #740840 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $685,000+12.3%$269/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740840 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Sold | $610,000$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #668582 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2023 | Pending sale | $610,000$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #668582 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $610,000+24%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #668582 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $492,000+19.9%$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #612039 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2011 | Sold | $410,500-15.3%$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2006 | Sold | $484,500+65.6%$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2003 | Sold | $292,500$115/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Salisbury Oaks
- 119 42nd St
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