942 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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$351,100
$334,000 - $369,000
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Colby Lawson 515-305-0743,
Real Estate Solutions,
Mary Beth Lawson 641-840-9270,
Real Estate Solutions
Nicole Strom
LPT Realty, LLC
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,397
- Total interior livable area: 1,397 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 148
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 32004928143000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $304,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,617
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $350,900-2.2%$251/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $358,900$257/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $358,900-0.3%$257/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $359,900+7.8%$258/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Sold | $333,750-3.3%$239/sqft |
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| 8/18/2024 | Pending sale | $345,000$247/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $345,000+102.9%$247/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2014 | Sold | $170,000-5.5%$122/sqft |
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| 3/5/2014 | Price change | $179,900-2.2%$129/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2014 | Price change | $184,000-2.6%$132/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2014 | Listed for sale | $189,000+7.1%$135/sqft |
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| 4/30/2010 | Sold | $176,500-3.8%$126/sqft |
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| 3/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $183,500+8.3%$131/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #363463 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2004 | Sold | $169,500+34.5%$121/sqft |
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| 8/15/1997 | Sold | $126,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,202 +2.2% | $304,400 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $4,110 -1.3% | $269,800 |
| 2023 | $4,164 +1.3% | $269,800 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $4,112 +3.5% | $224,500 |
| 2021 | $3,974 +1.6% | $224,500 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $3,910 +5.2% | $206,800 |
| 2019 | $3,716 -0.1% | $206,800 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $3,720 | $189,900 |
| 2017 | $3,720 +10.5% | $189,900 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $3,366 | $171,500 |
| 2015 | $3,366 +4% | $171,500 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $3,236 | $159,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $159,600 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $160,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $160,000 -4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $167,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $167,000 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $161,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $161,700 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $150,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $150,500 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $142,090 +8.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,820 |
| 2001 | -- | $130,820 |
Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Western Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Valley SouthwoodsGrades: 9Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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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