Great space and location await you in this beautiful 4 BR 3.5 BA two-story home in Southwestern Hills. Grand entry draws you into the heart of the home with its curving staircase leading up to 3 good size bedrooms. Breathe in the idea of your very own en suite bathroom complete w/ 2 separate vanities, bubble jet tub, tiled shower, walk-in closet, and 2nd floor laundry. French doors welcome guests to the living room which gives you terrific views from every window and a fireplace to keep it poppin! Easy access to the sun filled kitchen w/ white cabinets, center island, and tons of granite countertops for prepping food. Make dinner plansâ¦letâs meet in the formal dining room. Extend your entertaining area w/ slider to the back deck. Recent updatesâ¦new windows, siding, new interior/exterior paint, and finished basement w/ egress windows. Wide driveway makes parking easy. A huge back yard takes it to the next level with both a fully fenced area and an open free play zone. The one!
Sold for $9,500
$9,500
3501 SW 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321
4beds
2,066sqft
Residential
Built in 1993
0.62 Acres Lot
$416,500 Zestimate®
$5/sqft
$2,264 Estimated rent
Home value
$416,500
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Carpeting, Smoke Detector, 2nd Flr Laundry, Shades/Shutters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,066 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 01004755055000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- masonry
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $5/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,802
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $9,500-97.1%$5/sqft |
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| 6/9/2021 | Sold | $333,000+5.7%$161/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #627693 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2021 | Pending sale | $315,000$152/sqft |
Source:  Keller Williams #627693 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $315,000+40.6%$152/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams #627693 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2018 | Sold | $224,000-0.4%$108/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #571911 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2018 | Pending sale | $225,000$109/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #571911 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2018 | Price change | $225,000-13.4%$109/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #571911 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2018 | Price change | $259,900-3.7%$126/sqft |
Source: Developers Realty Group LLC #563142 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2018 | Price change | $269,900-1.8%$131/sqft |
Source: Developers Realty Group LLC #563142 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2018 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$133/sqft |
Source: Developers Realty Group LLC #563142 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $279,900+41.7%$135/sqft |
Source: Developers Realty Group LLC #563142 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2010 | Sold | $197,500-13.8%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2010 | Listed for sale | $229,000+4.3%$111/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #371640 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2004 | Sold | $219,500+5.3%$106/sqft |
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| 1/3/2002 | Sold | $208,500$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,802 +2.1% | $345,900 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $6,664 +18.2% | $338,800 |
| 2023 | $5,640 +0.8% | $338,800 +41.6% |
| 2022 | $5,596 +4.3% | $239,300 |
| 2021 | $5,366 -3.6% | $239,300 +7% |
| 2020 | $5,568 +1.9% | $223,600 |
| 2019 | $5,464 +1.1% | $223,600 +5.6% |
| 2018 | $5,402 | $211,800 |
| 2017 | $5,402 +10.1% | $211,800 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $4,906 | $194,900 |
| 2015 | $4,906 +2% | $194,900 -1% |
| 2014 | $4,812 | $196,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $196,800 -1.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $200,000 -21.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $255,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $255,500 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $247,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $247,100 +11.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $222,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $222,300 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $202,380 +6.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,660 |
| 2001 | -- | $190,660 |
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Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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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