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    • $285,800

    1540 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1baths
    1,433sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1929
    7,492 Square Feet Lot
    $285,800 Zestimate®
    $199/sqft
    $1,785 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $285,800

    $266,000 - $306,000

    $1,785/mo

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    What's special

    Charm, location and many updates. Bedroom and bathroom added that are not yet reflected on assessor's site. Hardwood floors and original woodwork and crown and base moulding. Upgrades include plumbing, bathrooms, insulation, new cedar fence, garage door, water heater and more! Kitchen appliances included. Fabulous neighborhood and neighbors - walk to Perkins Elementary, Snookies and Dahl's.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1.5
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,433 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7,492 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10006843000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1929

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $199/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $309,500
    • Annual tax amount: $5,328

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/15/2010Sold$139,500-3.8%$97/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/4/2010Price change$145,000-6.5%$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. #369706 Report a problem
    7/19/2010Price change$155,000-3.1%$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. #369706 Report a problem
    7/1/2010Listed for sale$160,000+39.1%$112/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. #369706 Report a problem
    12/30/2005Sold$114,987$80/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,328 +2.1%$309,500 +12.3%
    2024$5,216 -0.2%$275,600
    2023$5,226 +0.8%$275,600 +19.5%
    2022$5,184 +3.3%$230,600
    2021$5,018 -3.6%$230,600 +10%
    2020$5,208 +9.1%$209,700
    2019$4,772 +10.5%$209,700 +12.7%
    2018$4,320 $186,100 +8.8%
    2017$4,320 +11.5%$171,100 +9.9%
    2016$3,874 $155,700
    2015$3,874 +12.4%$155,700 +8.5%
    2014$3,446 $143,500
    2013-- $143,500 -0.8%
    2012-- $144,700
    2011-- $144,700 -9.1%
    2010-- $159,100
    2009-- $159,100 +8.5%
    2008-- $146,600 +2.8%
    2007-- $142,600 -3.3%
    2006-- $147,400
    2005-- $147,400 +8.8%
    2003-- $135,530 +1.6%
    2002-- $133,370
    2001-- $133,370
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    Neighborhood: Beaverdale

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

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

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