679 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
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$268,800
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,519 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick, Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09002639000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Metal
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,836
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Sold | $265,000-5.3%$174/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900+120.4%$184/sqft |
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| 2/22/2017 | Sold | $127,000-9.2%$84/sqft |
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| 2/21/2017 | Pending sale | $139,900$92/sqft |
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| 12/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $139,900+14.8%$92/sqft |
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| 12/1/2012 | Listing removed | $121,900$80/sqft |
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| 11/17/2012 | Price change | $121,900-6.2%$80/sqft |
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| 8/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $129,900+10.6%$86/sqft |
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| 10/2/2011 | Listing removed | $117,500$77/sqft |
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| 9/20/2011 | Price change | $117,500-2%$77/sqft |
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| 7/30/2011 | Price change | $119,900-4%$79/sqft |
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| 6/23/2011 | Listed for sale | $124,900+62.2%$82/sqft |
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| 11/19/2008 | Sold | $77,000-26.4%$51/sqft |
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| 6/6/2005 | Sold | $104,625+13.1%$69/sqft |
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| 9/3/1999 | Sold | $92,500-0.4%$61/sqft |
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| 5/4/1998 | Sold | $92,900+68.9%$61/sqft |
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| 11/3/1997 | Sold | $55,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,836 +2% | $213,800 +11.9% |
| 2024 | $3,760 -9% | $191,100 |
| 2023 | $4,132 +0.8% | $191,100 +9% |
| 2022 | $4,100 +3% | $175,300 |
| 2021 | $3,980 -3.8% | $175,300 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $4,136 +11.2% | $159,500 |
| 2019 | $3,720 +1% | $159,500 +15.2% |
| 2018 | $3,682 | $138,400 |
| 2017 | $3,682 +14% | $138,400 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $3,230 | $122,600 |
| 2015 | $3,230 +4.2% | $122,600 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $3,100 | $121,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $121,100 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $120,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $120,700 -8.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,200 -0.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $133,000 -2.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $136,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,700 +10.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $123,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $123,500 +12.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $109,810 +11.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $98,110 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,110 |
Neighborhood: North of Grand
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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