OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 2801 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Off market dec 2004 for $168K
$338,958
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,192/mo
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
1,910
sq ft

2801 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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About this home

2801 42nd St is a 1,910 square foot house on a 7,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 29, 2004 for $168,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $338,958.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
7,600 sq ftLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$338,958
$170K since sold in December 2004$10K since September

This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($328K) of 6 comparable homes.

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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
98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price
$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market
13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes
182

2 MoM

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Sale history for 2801 42nd St

Tax history for 2801 42nd St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

N4

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

Around this home

Schools

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

1/10
Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10
Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10
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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price
$323,000 – $390,000

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Home values near 2801 42nd St

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