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Sold for $265,000
  • $265,000

    679 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    1,519sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    9,147 Square Feet Lot
    $264,500 Zestimate®
    $174/sqft
    $2,031 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $264,500

    $251,000 - $278,000

    $2,031/mo

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    What's special

    Laundry room and appliances
    Affordable & Adorable, in a neighborhood w/higher price tags, brings an opportunity to build equity. If convenience & comfort are important to you, then this may be for you! Right off the I-235/42nd St exit, this home is just minutes from amenities. Alley access from the rear of home gives options for errands to local shopping, schools, dining & parks. Updates include NEWER Open Floor Plan with Vaulted Ceilings, NEWER Kitchen Remodel with all NEWER Appliances, 2 Updated Full Bathrooms, Laundry Room and Appliances, Mini Split Air Control in Master Bedroom. Over 1500 sq ft home has a inviting front porch that can be used year round. Formal dining room is open to the large living room that creates an great open floor plan. The tuck under garage is tandem and has plenty of extra room for storage or can be used as a shop area for that handy person. Two bedrooms on the main level are near the bathroom. Finished attic gives you the 3rd bedroom. Updated Deck with a fenced in Backyard is perfect for any family with Pets! Take a look & start enjoying the Roosevelt area w/mature trees and homes with character.

    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 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09002639000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/23/2026Sold$265,000-5.3%$174/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/25/2025Listed for sale$279,900+120.4%$184/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/22/2017Sold$127,000-9.2%$84/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #530226 Report a problem
    2/21/2017Pending sale$139,900$92/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Ankeny Metro #530226 Report a problem
    12/29/2016Listed for sale$139,900+14.8%$92/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #530226 Report a problem
    12/1/2012Listing removed$121,900$80/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #406080 Report a problem
    11/17/2012Price change$121,900-6.2%$80/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #406080 Report a problem
    8/30/2012Listed for sale$129,900+10.6%$86/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate #406080 Report a problem
    10/2/2011Listing removed$117,500$77/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #386384 Report a problem
    9/20/2011Price change$117,500-2%$77/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #386384 Report a problem
    7/30/2011Price change$119,900-4%$79/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #386384 Report a problem
    6/23/2011Listed for sale$124,900+62.2%$82/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Opportunities #386384 Report a problem
    11/19/2008Sold$77,000-26.4%$51/sqft
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    6/6/2005Sold$104,625+13.1%$69/sqft
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    9/3/1999Sold$92,500-0.4%$61/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/4/1998Sold$92,900+68.9%$61/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/3/1997Sold$55,000$36/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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

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    Neighborhood: North of Grand

    Nearby schools

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    • 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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