For sale

$310,000

2814 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

4beds

1,769sqft

$2,249/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

6,838 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$175/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautiful coved ceilingsOpen floor planHardwood floorsRemodeled bathroomsGranite countertopsSpacious upstairs primary suiteRelaxing jacuzzi tub

Priced so you can come make this home your own! Located in the family-friendly Beaverdale neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers plenty of space for family and friends. The open floor plan features beautiful coved ceilings, hardwood floors, and a cozy stone fireplace in the living room. Remodeled bathrooms add modern comfort, including a relaxing Jacuzzi tub, while the spacious upstairs primary suite boasts a tiled shower, granite countertops, and dual vanity. Other updates include: furnace 2018, roof 2019, AC 2022. Enjoy entertaining or relaxing on the oversized front and back decks, perfect for family gatherings and connecting with neighbors. Walking distance to grocery, coffee, restaurants, and over 50 acres of public parks. Discover the character, comfort, and fantastic location of this home while enjoying all that Beaverdale living has to offer.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,769
Total interior livable area: 1,769 sqft
Finished area below ground: 160

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 6,838 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 137
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10005586000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $175/sqft
Tax assessed value: $327,800
Annual tax amount: $6,174
Date on market: 10/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 27 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/20/2026	Listed for sale	$310,000$175/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751584 Report a problem
10/20/2026	Listing removed	$310,000$175/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751160 Report a problem
10/13/2026	Listed for sale	$310,000+44.2%$175/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751160 Report a problem
8/31/2016	Sold	$215,000-1.8%$122/sqft
Source: DMMLS #521500 Report a problem
7/21/2016	Pending sale	$219,000$124/sqft
Source: Century 21 Signature #521500 Report a problem
7/8/2016	Listed for sale	$219,000+24.1%$124/sqft
Source: Century 21 Signature #521500 Report a problem
3/26/2015	Sold	$176,500+6.4%$100/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/6/2014	Price change	$165,900-2.4%$94/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #435515 Report a problem
10/21/2014	Price change	$169,900-2.9%$96/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #435515 Report a problem
8/26/2014	Price change	$174,900-2.8%$99/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #435515 Report a problem
6/6/2014	Price change	$179,900-2.8%$102/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #435515 Report a problem
5/9/2014	Listed for sale	$185,000+13.1%$105/sqft
Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate #435515 Report a problem
2/16/2007	Sold	$163,500+16.8%$92/sqft
Source: DMMLS #290638 Report a problem
11/15/2001	Sold	$140,000+35.3%$79/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/20/1998	Sold	$103,500$59/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,722 +2.1%	$327,800 +11%
2024	$5,604 -0.1%	$295,300
2023	$5,608 +0.8%	$295,300 +19.7%
2022	$5,562 +3.4%	$246,800
2021	$5,380 -3.7%	$246,800 +10.1%
2020	$5,584 +6.1%	$224,200
2019	$5,262 +1.2%	$224,200 +9.7%
2018	$5,202	$204,300
2017	$5,202 +11%	$204,300 +14.9%
2016	$4,686	$177,800
2015	$4,686 +8.9%	$177,800 +5.8%
2014	$4,302	$168,000
2013	--	$168,000 -0.8%
2012	--	$169,300
2011	--	$169,300 -5.9%
2010	--	$179,900
2009	--	$179,900 +4.5%
2008	--	$172,100
2007	--	$172,100 +18.6%
2006	--	$145,100
2005	--	$145,100 +13.9%
2003	--	$127,400 +12.7%
2002	--	$113,040
2001	--	$113,040