You must see this Immaculate and completely charming 3 bed 2 bath salt box style home! The main floor has beautiful natural light and a large living room with beautiful views to the deck and backyard. Updated kitchen, dining room, mudroom and bathroom on the main are perfectly designed for easy living. Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms with luxurious carpet and a large closet in the primary bedroom. The mid century charm runs throughout and is balanced with all of the updates to the bathrooms and kitchen! Move in and enjoy the fenced in peaceful backyard with beautiful landscaping and privacy this summer!
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$299,500
3926 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,464sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
8,232 Square Feet Lot
$300,000 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,937 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Meghan O'Brien (515)554-5312,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Catina Osborne
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711843
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,464
- Total interior livable area: 1,464 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,232 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: 10005281000000
- Zoning: N3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Metal Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $264,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,486
- Date on market: 2/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2025 | Sold | $299,500-0.2%$205/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #711843 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$205/sqft |
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| 2/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000+6%$205/sqft |
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| 8/1/2022 | Sold | $283,000$193/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #654810 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2022 | Pending sale | $283,000$193/sqft |
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| 6/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $283,000+26.9%$193/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Sold | $223,000-0.8%$152/sqft |
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| 8/2/2020 | Pending sale | $224,900$154/sqft |
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| 7/26/2020 | Price change | $224,900-5.3%$154/sqft |
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| 7/18/2020 | Price change | $237,500-4.2%$162/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Price change | $247,900-0.8%$169/sqft |
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| 7/7/2020 | Price change | $249,900-2%$171/sqft |
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| 7/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $254,900+56.4%$174/sqft |
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| 6/2/2016 | Sold | $163,000+8.7%$111/sqft |
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| 3/8/2013 | Sold | $150,000-3.2%$102/sqft |
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| 12/8/2012 | Listing removed | $155,000$106/sqft |
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| 11/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $155,000$106/sqft |
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| 8/30/2012 | Listing removed | $155,000$106/sqft |
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| 6/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $155,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,582 +2.1% | $264,000 +10.7% |
| 2024 | $4,486 +2.3% | $238,500 |
| 2023 | $4,386 +0.8% | $238,500 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $4,352 +5.4% | $195,000 |
| 2021 | $4,130 -3.7% | $195,000 +17.8% |
| 2020 | $4,290 +6.7% | $165,500 |
| 2019 | $4,020 +1% | $165,500 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $3,980 | $149,600 |
| 2017 | $3,980 +14.5% | $149,600 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $3,476 | $131,900 |
| 2015 | $3,476 +4.9% | $131,900 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $3,314 | $129,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $129,400 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $130,100 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $131,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $131,500 -3.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $135,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $135,700 +10.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $123,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $123,200 +33.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,510 -12.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $105,390 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hoover 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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