3704 42nd St is a 1,156 square foot house on a 7,666 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $245,325.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,666 sq ftLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$245,325
$1,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($229K) 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*
2026
$4,472 (+7.7%)
$49,400 + $200,000
$249,400
2025
$4,152 (+2.3%)
$49,400 + $200,000
$249,400
2024
$4,060 (+1.9%)
$44,100 + $181,400
$225,500
2023
$3,984 (+0.9%)
$44,100 + $181,400
$225,500
2022
$3,950 (−1.8%)
$36,800 + $144,500
$181,300
2021
$4,024 (−3.5%)
$36,800 + $144,500
$181,300
2020
$4,172 (+7.4%)
$36,800 + $144,500
$181,300
2019
$3,886 (+1.2%)
$35,000 + $138,100
$173,100
2018
$3,840 (+12.5%)
$35,000 + $138,100
$173,100
2017
$3,412 (+10.9%)
$31,000 + $125,400
$156,400
2016
$3,076 (+7.3%)
$27,000 + $110,900
$137,900
2013
$2,866
$24,500 + $103,300
$127,800
Tax history for 3704 42nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,472 (+7.7%)
$49,400 + $200,000
$249,400
2025
$4,152 (+2.3%)
$49,400 + $200,000
$249,400
2024
$4,060 (+1.9%)
$44,100 + $181,400
$225,500
2023
$3,984 (+0.9%)
$44,100 + $181,400
$225,500
2022
$3,950 (−1.8%)
$36,800 + $144,500
$181,300
2021
$4,024 (−3.5%)
$36,800 + $144,500
$181,300
2020
$4,172 (+7.4%)
$36,800 + $144,500
$181,300
2019
$3,886 (+1.2%)
$35,000 + $138,100
$173,100
2018
$3,840 (+12.5%)
$35,000 + $138,100
$173,100
2017
$3,412 (+10.9%)
$31,000 + $125,400
$156,400
2016
$3,076 (+7.3%)
$27,000 + $110,900
$137,900
2013
$2,866
$24,500 + $103,300
$127,800
*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
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jan 20, 2027 • Active
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Dec 15, 2021 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Kitchen
Plumbing
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: 1,156
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KNAPP PLACE 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,156
Building Sq. Ft: 2,072
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 14 KNAPP PLACE PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 260
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,666
Legal Lot Number: 14
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.176
Front Footage: 64
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,156
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,666 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008061000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Moore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
14
40
20
59
35
64
45
75
52
83
64
87
69
83
65
81
59
71
49
50
34
38
21
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$234,000 – $283,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Des Moines. 3 minutes to get started.