OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2020 for $224K

$448,489

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,564/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,873

sq ft

3507 SW 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321

About this home

You can have a super cool house for under $300,000. Check out this edgy contemporary 1 1/2 story with first floor master bedroom, 3,100 total finished square feet set on a 1/2 acre lot with mature trees. The home features a great room with fireplace; white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wood floors and eating bar; 2 bedrooms and full bath on the second floor; loft style finished basement with 1/2 bath, corrugated metal ceiling, glass block, wet bar and exercise room. Large deck facing east for shady afternoons and evenings. 3 car attached garage, too.

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Rick Wanamaker • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with June Mackay • Stevens Realty

Source:DMMLS #438079

Redfin Estimate

$448,489

$224K since sold in November 2020$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 29.2% higher than the average sale price ($347K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$380,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths1,799 sq ft
3716 Rose Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$390,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,047 sq ft
3700 SW 34th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$296,995
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,082 sq ft
3818 SW 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$355,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,126 sq ft
3901 SW 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$320,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,082 sq ft
3708 SW 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50321
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$340,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,751 sq ft
4224 SW 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50321

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$2,773/mo

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Market trends in 50321, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.8%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$335K

$98 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$334,900
2 beds2 baths1,249 sq ft
3131 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$215,000
1 bed1 bath815 sq ft
3131 Fleur Dr #206, Des Moines, IA 50321
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$475,000
3 beds3 baths2,064 sq ft
3131 Fleur Dr Unit 208&206, Des Moines, IA 50321
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$375,000
2 beds2 baths2,064 sq ft
3131 Fleur Dr #208, Des Moines, IA 50321
$795,000
3 beds3 baths2,541 sq ft
3511 Southern Hills Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$340,000
2 beds2 baths1,115 sq ft
3131 Fleur Dr #503, Des Moines, IA 50321
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Sale history for 3507 SW 42nd St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 13, 2020

Sold

$224,500

$120/sq ft

DMMLS #438079

Nov 17, 2014

Sold

$273,500

$146/sq ft

Jun 14, 2014

Listed

$285,000

$152/sq ft

+19

DMMLS #431334

Jun 9, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Mar 3, 2014

Listed

$294,900

$157/sq ft

DMMLS #427209

Mar 3, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Nov 4, 2013

Listed

$294,900

$157/sq ft

DMMLS #422334

Nov 4, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jul 29, 2013

Listed

$309,900

$165/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,348 (−2.3%)

$68,800 + $319,300

$388,100

2025

$7,524 (+2.1%)

$68,800 + $319,300

$388,100

2024

$7,368 (+8.7%)

$67,300 + $317,700

$385,000

2023

$6,778 (+0.8%)

$67,300 + $317,700

$385,000

2022

$6,726 (+0.4%)

$51,800 + $244,700

$296,500

2021

$6,698 (−3.7%)

$51,800 + $244,700

$296,500

2020

$6,952 (−8.7%)

$51,800 + $244,700

$296,500

2019

$7,614 (+1.1%)

$48,400 + $228,600

$277,000

2018

$7,530 (+6.9%)

$48,400 + $228,600

$277,000

2017

$7,042 (−1.2%)

$45,100 + $246,700

$291,800

2016

$7,128 (+10.1%)

$41,000 + $227,900

$268,900

2013

$6,472

$43,300 + $225,000

$268,300

Tax history for 3507 SW 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,348 (−2.3%)

$68,800 + $319,300

$388,100

2025

$7,524 (+2.1%)

$68,800 + $319,300

$388,100

2024

$7,368 (+8.7%)

$67,300 + $317,700

$385,000

2023

$6,778 (+0.8%)

$67,300 + $317,700

$385,000

2022

$6,726 (+0.4%)

$51,800 + $244,700

$296,500

2021

$6,698 (−3.7%)

$51,800 + $244,700

$296,500

2020

$6,952 (−8.7%)

$51,800 + $244,700

$296,500

2019

$7,614 (+1.1%)

$48,400 + $228,600

$277,000

2018

$7,530 (+6.9%)

$48,400 + $228,600

$277,000

2017

$7,042 (−1.2%)

$45,100 + $246,700

$291,800

2016

$7,128 (+10.1%)

$41,000 + $227,900

$268,900

2013

$6,472

$43,300 + $225,000

$268,300

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

Zoning

N1A

Neighborhood District

N1a is intended for large lots for mostly single-household residential houses with a more flexible building form pursuant to House A building type in section 135-2.13 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,292

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 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: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTHERN WOODS 1
Living Sq. Ft: 1,873
Building Sq. Ft: 4,065
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 56 SOUTHERN WOODS PLAT NO 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 900
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,726
Legal Lot Number: 56
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.522
Front Footage: 146.7
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,873
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 01004755056000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Brody Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

2/10

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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 • 50321

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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

$427,000 – $516,000

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Home values near 3507 SW 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3408 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$231,996
3405 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2354 Sq. Ft.	$421,260

Address	Redfin Estimate
3422 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$224,177
3401 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2647 Sq. Ft.	$593,858

Address	Redfin Estimate
3414 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$235,865
3413 Southwest 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2369 Sq. Ft.	$415,856

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