1942 Hickman Rd is a 608 square foot house on a 0.53 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $100,950.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$100,950
$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 29.7% lower than the average sale price ($144K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,368 (+2.4%)
$17,900 + $68,100
$86,000
2024
$1,336 (+10.6%)
$16,200 + $62,200
$78,400
2023
$1,208 (+1.0%)
$16,200 + $62,200
$78,400
2022
$1,196 (+5.5%)
$13,400 + $46,700
$60,100
2021
$1,134 (−3.2%)
$13,400 + $46,700
$60,100
2020
$1,172 (+11.0%)
$13,400 + $46,700
$60,100
2019
$1,056 (+1.5%)
$12,100 + $41,900
$54,000
2018
$1,040 (+0.8%)
$12,100 + $41,900
$54,000
2017
$1,032 (+44.9%)
$10,600 + $37,200
$47,800
2016
$712 (−12.7%)
$10,200 + $36,500
$46,700
2013
$816
$10,000 + $25,500
$35,500
Tax history for 1942 Hickman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,368 (+2.4%)
$17,900 + $68,100
$86,000
2024
$1,336 (+10.6%)
$16,200 + $62,200
$78,400
2023
$1,208 (+1.0%)
$16,200 + $62,200
$78,400
2022
$1,196 (+5.5%)
$13,400 + $46,700
$60,100
2021
$1,134 (−3.2%)
$13,400 + $46,700
$60,100
2020
$1,172 (+11.0%)
$13,400 + $46,700
$60,100
2019
$1,056 (+1.5%)
$12,100 + $41,900
$54,000
2018
$1,040 (+0.8%)
$12,100 + $41,900
$54,000
2017
$1,032 (+44.9%)
$10,600 + $37,200
$47,800
2016
$712 (−12.7%)
$10,200 + $36,500
$46,700
2013
$816
$10,000 + $25,500
$35,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
NX1
Neighborhood Mix District
NX1 is intended for a mix of single- and smaller-scaled multiple-household uses and building forms to preserve the scale and character of the existing neighborhood while allowing for new infill housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Aug 28, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
New construction
Aug 26, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 195
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GASTONS SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 608
Building Sq. Ft: 803
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LTS 6,7,8,9,10 & E 10F LT 11 GASTONS SUB DIV
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,000
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,139
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.531
Front Footage: 210
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 608
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08002391001001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$96,000 – $117,000
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