This charming ranch home boasts three bedrooms, plus bonus room on the main floor for those seeking extra space for a home office or guest room. Open living/dining space providing plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing family dinners. The home features a large full bathroom with ample storage space.
The dry and useable basement offers plenty of extra space for storage or recreation space. Separate laundry space is ready to finish into your perfect laundry room.
The large fenced back yard at nearly 3/4 of an acre is ready to entertain visitors with its expansive green space, ideal for outdoor gatherings and games.
Furthermore, the home comes equipped with an attached, workshop as well as a single-car garage, providing easy access to your vehicle.
While the home does require some cosmetic upgrades and TLC, the potential for customization and personalized touches is endless. Located in the NFC area, the home is eligible for up to $10,000 in funding for new windows or other upgrades, allowing you to make the necessary improvements to turn this house into your dream home.
Sold for $189,000
$189,000
2205 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,309sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.68 Acres Lot
$234,800 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$1,650 Estimated rent
Home value
$234,800
$223,000 - $249,000
$1,650/mo
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Single-car garageNew windowsPlenty of roomBonus roomSeparate laundry spaceExpansive green space
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Listed by:
Brittany Giefer (515)265-7200,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Karla Alaniz
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 673253
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, See Remarks, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,309
- Total interior livable area: 1,309 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Dimensions: 129 x 229
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06007672000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $189,000-12.1%$144/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #673253 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2023 | Pending sale | $215,000$164/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #673253 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $215,000+95.5%$164/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #673253 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2014 | Sold | $110,000-4.3%$84/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #429925 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $115,000+2.7%$88/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #429925 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2013 | Sold | $112,000$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2012 | Listing removed | $112,000$86/sqft |
Source: Next Generation Realty #57116864 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $112,000$86/sqft |
Source: Next Generation Realty Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,590 +2.2% | $216,800 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $3,514 +0.6% | $189,100 |
| 2023 | $3,492 +0.9% | $189,100 +20.4% |
| 2022 | $3,462 +4.6% | $157,000 |
| 2021 | $3,310 -3.6% | $157,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $3,432 +8.5% | $141,200 |
| 2019 | $3,162 +1.2% | $141,200 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $3,126 | $126,200 |
| 2017 | $3,126 +9.2% | $126,200 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $2,862 | $117,300 |
| 2015 | $2,862 +8.8% | $117,300 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $2,630 | $111,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,600 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $112,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $112,000 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,100 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $123,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $123,800 +23.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,500 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,340 +22.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $77,250 |
| 2001 | -- | $77,250 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Brubaker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- 2205 E 42nd St
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