OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2015 for $132K

$251,632

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $983/mo

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1,361

sq ft

3817 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

WOW! Completed updated! New solid wood interior doors. Open concept kitchen with new cabinets, new counter tops, new ceramic tile floor, and newer appliances. Large living room is 17 x 11! Updated hall bath with new vanity, new slate floor, and slate wainscotting. Mud room or 3 season room! Two bedrooms on main floor. Upper level has large bedroom with 2 built in desks, 2 closets plus storage room! Finished basement with family room, open study, and eating area. Laundry area with soaking sink has extra toilet and shower. One car detached garage. Large paito in fenced yard. New sewer line to the street. Professionally waterproofed basement with transferrable warranty. Walk to public transportation. In Neighborhood Finance area. Call for details!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Susan Mears • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Bought with Shane Guely • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #447166

Redfin Estimate

$251,632

$119K since sold in March 2015$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.1% higher than the average sale price ($222K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$200,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,199 sq ft
3815 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$292,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
3924 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
4905 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$150,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,201 sq ft
4905 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$178,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,070 sq ft
3700 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$212,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$302,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,384 sq ft
3900 Clinton Ave, 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

98.5%

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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NEW 27 HRS AGO
$260,000
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$185,000
2 beds1 bath1,024 sq ft
2714 Moyer St, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 28 HRS AGO
$295,000
3 beds3 baths1,695 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$238,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,206 sq ft
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$195,000
2 beds1 bath848 sq ft
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$100,000
3 beds1 bath865 sq ft
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Sale history for 3817 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,374 (+2.1%)

$55,500 + $196,700

$252,200

2024

$4,282 (+5.6%)

$49,400 + $178,700

$228,100

2023

$4,054 (+0.8%)

$49,400 + $178,700

$228,100

2022

$4,022 (−1.9%)

$41,300 + $139,600

$180,900

2021

$4,098 (−3.6%)

$41,300 + $139,600

$180,900

2020

$4,252 (+7.0%)

$41,300 + $139,600

$180,900

2019

$3,974 (+8.8%)

$39,300 + $133,500

$172,800

2018

$3,654 (+12.5%)

$39,300 + $133,500

$172,800

2017

$3,248 (+2.7%)

$34,800 + $111,300

$146,100

2016

$3,162 (+7.3%)

$30,200 + $98,400

$128,600

2013

$2,948

$29,500 + $98,200

$127,700

Tax history for 3817 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,374 (+2.1%)

$55,500 + $196,700

$252,200

2024

$4,282 (+5.6%)

$49,400 + $178,700

$228,100

2023

$4,054 (+0.8%)

$49,400 + $178,700

$228,100

2022

$4,022 (−1.9%)

$41,300 + $139,600

$180,900

2021

$4,098 (−3.6%)

$41,300 + $139,600

$180,900

2020

$4,252 (+7.0%)

$41,300 + $139,600

$180,900

2019

$3,974 (+8.8%)

$39,300 + $133,500

$172,800

2018

$3,654 (+12.5%)

$39,300 + $133,500

$172,800

2017

$3,248 (+2.7%)

$34,800 + $111,300

$146,100

2016

$3,162 (+7.3%)

$30,200 + $98,400

$128,600

2013

$2,948

$29,500 + $98,200

$127,700

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

66 ft.

Lot depth

165 ft.

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,361

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10005262000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Cable TV

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.252
Lot Size Acres: 0.252
Lot Size Dimensions: 66X165
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,271
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,361
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005262000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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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

$240,000 – $290,000

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Home values near 3817 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3835 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$259,852
3843 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2165 Sq. Ft.	$400,077

Address	Redfin Estimate
3818 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$303,959
3814 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$186,753

Address	Redfin Estimate
3832 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$220,547
3833 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$183,472

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