What a gem! This charming brick Beaverdale bungalow is filled with character, featuring original hardwood floors, arched doorways, a large picture window in the living room & a cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen. The main level offers 2 nicely sized bedrooms along with an updated kitchen & bath. Upstairs, a spacious third bedroom includes a versatile bonus area, perfect for a walk-in closet, office, or reading nook. Situated on over 1/3 acre, the property boasts a fully fenced yard, an oversized 2-car detached garage with a built-in workbench & an additional storage shed. Recent updates include a new A/C, water heater & sewer line. Move-in ready come take a look!
All information obtained from seller and public record.
Sold for $249,250
$249,250
3915 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,139sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.38 Acres Lot
$249,800 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$1,603 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,800
$237,000 - $262,000
$1,603/mo
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Arched doorwaysOriginal hardwood floorsBuilt-in workbenchVersatile bonus areaSpacious third bedroomUpdated kitchenFully fenced yard
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Listed by:
Dev Tharp (515)669-3662,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Tiffan Yamen
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739618
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,139
- Total interior livable area: 1,139 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10005253000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $249,250$219/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #739618 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $249,250$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,250+10%$219/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2023 | Sold | $226,500-5.6%$199/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #667411 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2023 | Pending sale | $240,000$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #667411 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $240,000+53.8%$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #667411 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2016 | Sold | $156,000-2.5%$137/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #525093 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2016 | Price change | $159,990-2.7%$140/sqft |
Source: BHHS First Realty #525093 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $164,500+5.4%$144/sqft |
Source: BHHS First Realty #525093 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2014 | Sold | $156,000-2.2%$137/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #433066 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $159,500+8.9%$140/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #433066 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2008 | Sold | $146,500-1%$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2008 | Listed for sale | $148,000+4.6%$130/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2006 | Sold | $141,500+3.7%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2004 | Sold | $136,500+9.6%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2003 | Sold | $124,500+15.8%$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2001 | Sold | $107,500$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,724 -1.4% | $231,500 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $3,776 +1.1% | $209,400 |
| 2023 | $3,734 +0.8% | $209,400 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $3,704 -2% | $167,300 |
| 2021 | $3,778 -3.6% | $167,300 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $3,920 +7.9% | $160,000 |
| 2019 | $3,632 +1.2% | $160,000 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $3,590 | $143,700 |
| 2017 | $3,590 +7.4% | $143,700 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $3,342 | $126,800 |
| 2015 | $3,342 +12.1% | $126,800 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $2,982 | $125,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,400 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $125,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $125,900 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $129,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $129,200 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $133,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $133,200 +19.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $111,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $111,800 +8.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,160 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $95,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- 50310
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- 3915 42nd St
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