Great 2 bedroom home located in the lower beaver area. Home features a 1 car oversized garage, fully fenced in yard, and tons of updates! This home is in move in ready with all the updates already done. Updates include: New appliances, new hot water heater, newer furnace, roof replaced in 2008, new deck and porch, new laminate flooring, new paint, and windows replaced in 2007. Come see this one before it's gone - call for an appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,250 sq ftLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nick Cameron• Iowa Realty Ankeny
Bought with Joseph Hand• Keller Williams Realty GDM
2 bedroom, living room, full basement, fenced backyard, 1 car garage. Home needs some TLC, lots of potential and square feet for the money. Call to see if NFC/Special Financing might be available.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,712 (+2.3%)
$51,900 + $109,100
$161,000
2024
$2,652 (+1.7%)
$46,300 + $99,000
$145,300
2023
$2,608 (+0.9%)
$46,300 + $99,000
$145,300
2022
$2,586 (−1.7%)
$38,700 + $80,800
$119,500
2021
$2,630 (−3.6%)
$38,700 + $80,800
$119,500
2020
$2,728 (+8.5%)
$38,700 + $80,800
$119,500
2019
$2,514 (+1.2%)
$36,800 + $77,200
$114,000
2018
$2,484 (+12.2%)
$36,800 + $77,200
$114,000
2017
$2,214 (+3.4%)
$32,600 + $69,500
$102,100
2016
$2,142 (+7.5%)
$28,300 + $62,100
$90,400
2013
$1,992
$27,600 + $61,700
$89,300
Tax history for 3909 42nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,712 (+2.3%)
$51,900 + $109,100
$161,000
2024
$2,652 (+1.7%)
$46,300 + $99,000
$145,300
2023
$2,608 (+0.9%)
$46,300 + $99,000
$145,300
2022
$2,586 (−1.7%)
$38,700 + $80,800
$119,500
2021
$2,630 (−3.6%)
$38,700 + $80,800
$119,500
2020
$2,728 (+8.5%)
$38,700 + $80,800
$119,500
2019
$2,514 (+1.2%)
$36,800 + $77,200
$114,000
2018
$2,484 (+12.2%)
$36,800 + $77,200
$114,000
2017
$2,214 (+3.4%)
$32,600 + $69,500
$102,100
2016
$2,142 (+7.5%)
$28,300 + $62,100
$90,400
2013
$1,992
$27,600 + $61,700
$89,300
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
8,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10005254000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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 31, 2024 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Plumbing
Jan 19, 2024 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
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
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: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Cable TV, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link, Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.189
Lot Size Acres: 0.189
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X165
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: RES
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,716
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.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005254000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$176,000 – $213,000
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