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Off market jan 2017 for $226K

$357,731

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,592/mo

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2 ba

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1,959

sq ft

2719 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Classic Beaverdale brick. 1.5 story, 3 Bd, 2 Ba with all the charm of arched doorways, glass door knobs and wood burning frpl. Updated in 2010 with new maple kitchen cabinets, 20" ceramic floors, granite counter tops and high end SS appliances. New furnace/ac, h2o heater, windows that tilt in for easy cleaning. New roof (complete tear off '09.) Insulation in attic, new whole house fan. Refinished gleaming oak floors on both levels. Upstairs has a huge master suite w/ 2 walk in closets and new master bath with double vanity, extra storage and over sized tile shower. Basement has partial finish family rm, exercise room and laundry with shower. Perennial flower gardens and play house in fenced back yard, cement patio and 1 car detached garage with new door opener.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Taylor • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Listed by Holly Taylor • Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Bought with Jennifer Schaefer • Iowa Realty Waukee

Source:DMMLS #376970

Redfin Estimate

$357,731

$132K since sold in January 2017$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 22.5% higher than the average sale price ($292K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 8, 2026
$332,500
A
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
4327 Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$295,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,310 sq ft
2524 Raymond Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$215,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
4221 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$297,500
D
3 beds1 bath1,330 sq ft
4011 Fagen Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$362,250
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,464 sq ft
2905 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$250,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
2115 40th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$241K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

178

7 MoM

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Sale history for 2719 42nd St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 13, 2017

Sold

$226,000

$115/sq ft

DMMLS #376970

Feb 9, 2011

Sold

$183,500

$94/sq ft

Dec 8, 2010

Listed

$188,000

$96/sq ft

+15

Public Records

Nov 23, 2009

Sold

$113,000

$58/sq ft

DMMLS #356655

Nov 19, 2009

Sold

$112,750

$58/sq ft

Oct 17, 2009

Listed

$125,000

$64/sq ft

Solid "Beaverdale Brick" 1 1/2 story home in top location. 3 BR, 1 bath home with all of the original charm including natural oak woodwork and hardwood floors under the carpet. This home has been rented for many years and needs work and updating and is priced accordingly. There is a new 30 year roof that was installed in 2009. It is presently assessed for $161,000 and could be worth quite a lot more with updating and TLC. Here's your chance to build equity fast!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,598 (+7.7%)

$55,700 + $242,500

$298,200

2025

$5,198 (+2.1%)

$55,700 + $242,500

$298,200

2024

$5,090 (−1.6%)

$49,500 + $219,700

$269,200

2023

$5,174 (+7.8%)

$49,500 + $219,700

$269,200

2022

$4,798

$43,700 + $184,700

$228,400

2021

$4,802 (−3.6%)

$43,700 + $170,400

$214,100

2020

$4,982 (+6.7%)

$43,700 + $170,400

$214,100

2019

$4,670 (+7.3%)

$40,800 + $160,200

$201,000

2018

$4,354 (+9.7%)

$40,800 + $160,200

$201,000

2017

$3,970 (−0.8%)

$36,200 + $136,200

$172,400

2016

$4,004 (+6.9%)

$32,000 + $123,300

$155,300

2013

$3,746

$32,200 + $127,200

$159,400

Tax history for 2719 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,598 (+7.7%)

$55,700 + $242,500

$298,200

2025

$5,198 (+2.1%)

$55,700 + $242,500

$298,200

2024

$5,090 (−1.6%)

$49,500 + $219,700

$269,200

2023

$5,174 (+7.8%)

$49,500 + $219,700

$269,200

2022

$4,798

$43,700 + $184,700

$228,400

2021

$4,802 (−3.6%)

$43,700 + $170,400

$214,100

2020

$4,982 (+6.7%)

$43,700 + $170,400

$214,100

2019

$4,670 (+7.3%)

$40,800 + $160,200

$201,000

2018

$4,354 (+9.7%)

$40,800 + $160,200

$201,000

2017

$3,970 (−0.8%)

$36,200 + $136,200

$172,400

2016

$4,004 (+6.9%)

$32,000 + $123,300

$155,300

2013

$3,746

$32,200 + $127,200

$159,400

*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

Neighborhood District

N4 is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly with a mix of cottages, constructed mainly of masonry or stone pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 948
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: GRASSMERE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,959
Building Sq. Ft: 2,657
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 58 GRASSMERE

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 58
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.161
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,959
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Polk County
APN: 10005580000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

1/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

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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, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$340,000 – $412,000

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Home values near 2719 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2725 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$285,507
2801 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1910 Sq. Ft.	$336,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
2811 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1869 Sq. Ft.	$280,409
2701 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$320,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
2807 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1688 Sq. Ft.	$340,730
2707 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1169 Sq. Ft.	$208,946

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