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Off Market Nov 2019 for $141K

$223,981

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $979/mo

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912

sq ft

3904 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

This sweet ranch is ready for some new owners and has been pre inspected! Hardwood floors, built-ins, and a galley style kitchen bring the charm to this 3 bedroom home. The 3rd bedroom offers the flexibility of being a bonus room for a dining room or office. Downstairs you'll find additional living space and lots of potential for future bath. The over-sized 2 car garage is perfect for hobbyists. Updates include new HVAC system 2019, Roof 2014, and new sewer line 2017. Conveniently located just minutes from local shops and eateries with the added bonus of multiple park options within walking distance. This one will be hard to beat!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

8,250 sq ftLot Size

$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Rachael Harms • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Doug Stonehocker • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #585679

Redfin Estimate

$223,981

$83K since sold in November 2019$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($205K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$220,000
A
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$145,000
B
3 beds1 bath912 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$178,000
C
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
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$231,000
E
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$240,600
F
2 beds1 bath1,087 sq ft
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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 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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4 beds2 baths1,197 sq ft
3518 Brinkwood Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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2 beds2 baths892 sq ft
2925 48th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
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$515,000
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
4060 NW 46th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$204,000
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
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3 beds1.5 baths1,450 sq ft
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Sale history for 3904 42nd St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #585679

Nov 5, 2019

Sold

$141,000

$155/sq ft

Sep 30, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 16, 2019

Price Changed

$147,000

$161/sq ft

Sep 1, 2019

Price Changed

$147,500

$162/sq ft

Aug 14, 2019

Price Changed

$150,000

$164/sq ft

Aug 7, 2019

Relisted

—

Aug 6, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 14, 2019

Price Changed

$155,000

$170/sq ft

Jun 27, 2019

Listed

$160,000

$175/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 2016

Sold

$130,000

$143/sq ft

DMMLS #517369

Jun 30, 2016

Sold

$129,900

$142/sq ft

May 13, 2016

Listed

$129,900

$142/sq ft

+16

You will love this cozy 3 bedroom home situated in a great neighborhood! The exterior is low maintenance metal siding and the roof was new in the fall of 2014. You can entertain friends/family in the nice size living room with huge window and hardwood floors. The kitchen has nice counter space and newer cabinets. All appliances stay - even the washer and dryer! There are 3 bedrooms and an updated full bath to complete the main level. The basement is finished so your family and friends can have additional space to spread out or the kids can have room to play. There are sliders from the kitchen out to the oversize 2 car garage and a nice yard. Come take a look today!

DMMLS #380400

May 12, 2011

Sold

$123,500

$135/sq ft

Mar 5, 2011

Listed

$123,500

$135/sq ft

This home is ready for it's new owner. Large bright living room with updated carpet, kitchen has ample cupboard and counter space with newer cupboards, updated bath, and finished family room in lower level. 3 bedrooms with one currently being used as formal dining room. Dry basement with plenty of room for storage in unfinished area. Dream 24x24 garage built in 2000 with stairs to attic storage. Metal siding with newer outside storms on the windows and new slider off the kitchen. Home sits on a nice sized lot in well maintained neighborhood. Basement finished sq ft is approx, per seller. HSA Warranty. Put this home on your must see list!

Public Records

Mar 22, 2005

Sold

$122,000

$134/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,616 (+2.2%)

$51,900 + $158,300

$210,200

2024

$3,538 (+4.4%)

$46,300 + $144,000

$190,300

2023

$3,390 (+0.8%)

$46,300 + $144,000

$190,300

2022

$3,362 (−1.9%)

$38,700 + $114,000

$152,700

2021

$3,428 (−14.6%)

$38,700 + $114,000

$152,700

2020

$4,014 (+6.8%)

$38,700 + $114,000

$152,700

2019

$3,760 (+1.0%)

$36,800 + $109,200

$146,000

2018

$3,722 (+11.6%)

$36,800 + $118,000

$154,800

2017

$3,334 (+3.9%)

$32,600 + $107,300

$139,900

2016

$3,210 (+6.6%)

$28,300 + $95,000

$123,300

2013

$3,010

$27,200 + $93,600

$120,800

Tax history for 3904 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,616 (+2.2%)

$51,900 + $158,300

$210,200

2024

$3,538 (+4.4%)

$46,300 + $144,000

$190,300

2023

$3,390 (+0.8%)

$46,300 + $144,000

$190,300

2022

$3,362 (−1.9%)

$38,700 + $114,000

$152,700

2021

$3,428 (−14.6%)

$38,700 + $114,000

$152,700

2020

$4,014 (+6.8%)

$38,700 + $114,000

$152,700

2019

$3,760 (+1.0%)

$36,800 + $109,200

$146,000

2018

$3,722 (+11.6%)

$36,800 + $118,000

$154,800

2017

$3,334 (+3.9%)

$32,600 + $107,300

$139,900

2016

$3,210 (+6.6%)

$28,300 + $95,000

$123,300

2013

$3,010

$27,200 + $93,600

$120,800

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

165 ft.

Lot size

8,250 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

912

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10005276000000

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: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Metal Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.189
Lot Size Acres: 0.189
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X165
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 550
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,214

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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005276000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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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Estimated sale price

$213,000 – $258,000

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Home values near 3904 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3916 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 727 Sq. Ft.	$185,500
3926 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1464 Sq. Ft.	$302,156

Address	Redfin Estimate
3921 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1318 Sq. Ft.	$216,101
3849 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1338 Sq. Ft.	$200,581

Address	Redfin Estimate
3832 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$219,922
3900 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 836 Sq. Ft.	$186,283

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