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Off Market Mar 2025 for $299K

$302,156

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,258/mo

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1,464

sq ft

3926 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

You must see this Immaculate and completely charming 3 bed 2 bath salt box style home! The main floor has beautiful natural light and a large living room with beautiful views to the deck and backyard. Updated kitchen, dining room, mudroom and bathroom on the main are perfectly designed for easy living. Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms with luxurious carpet and a large closet in the primary bedroom. The mid century charm runs throughout and is balanced with all of the updates to the bathrooms and kitchen! Move in and enjoy the fenced in peaceful backyard with beautiful landscaping and privacy this summer!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

8,250 sq ftLot Size

$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Meghan O'Brien • Realty ONE Group Impact

Contact: (515) 554-5312

Bought with Catina Osborne • Realty ONE Group Impact

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•Source:DMMLS #711843

Redfin Estimate

$302,156

$2,656 since sold in March 2025$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 22.1% higher than the average sale price ($247K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$265,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,288 sq ft
4106 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$212,500
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$200,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,199 sq ft
3815 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$302,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,384 sq ft
3900 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JAN 14, 2026
$260,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,603 sq ft
4015 39th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$245,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft
3917 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,624/mo

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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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3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
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$204,000
2 beds1 bath1,006 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
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OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
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2612 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3926 42nd St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #711843

Mar 20, 2025

Sold

$299,500

$205/sq ft

Feb 25, 2025

Pending

—

Feb 13, 2025

Listed

$300,000

$205/sq ft

DMMLS #654810

Aug 1, 2022

Sold

$283,000

$193/sq ft

Jun 27, 2022

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2022

Listed

$283,000

$193/sq ft

+24

IMMACULATE and an absolute must see! Every room throughout the house has been updated & remodeled! Walk into the living room with daylight pouring in through the slider and the windows. Partial open staircase with beautiful refinished oak stairs leading to the upstairs. The kitchen has been updated with newer stainless steel appliances, glass subway tile backsplash, lighting, corian counters, oversized sink, pantry and ample cabinet space. Off the kitchen you can find a mudroom with an overflow storage area and a updated half bath perfect for guests. Upstairs includes 3 very spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bathroom that has been completely updated. Enjoy the beautiful fenced in backyard, maintenance free composite decking, pergola, fire pit and landscaping! Call today for a showing!

DMMLS #608850

Sep 10, 2020

Sold

$223,000

$152/sq ft

Aug 2, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 26, 2020

Price Changed

$224,900

$154/sq ft

Jul 18, 2020

Price Changed

$237,500

$162/sq ft

Jul 14, 2020

Price Changed

$247,900

$169/sq ft

Jul 7, 2020

Price Changed

$249,900

$171/sq ft

Jul 1, 2020

Listed

$254,900

$174/sq ft

+17

Absolutely beautiful home! Each and every room in the home has been updated and remodeled from floor to ceiling. .. All new interior paint, wood grain porcelain tile floors on the main level, refinished oak stairs and floors upstairs. All new trim, windows, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and 5 panel doors. Surprisingly large closets thru out the house. Huge master with walk in closet! Remodeled both baths and kitchen with all new stainless appliances, ceiling high cabinets, corian counters and glass subway tile backsplash. Plus outside new roof on house and garage, exterior paint, leaf guard gutters, and large maintenance free deck with Trex composite decking. Deep fenced yard and nice landscaping. All appliances stay, including washer and dryer. HVAC 2009, brand new water heater. Samsung 65" curved 4K TV can stay as well. Come and See!!

DMMLS #514581

Jun 2, 2016

Sold

$163,000

$111/sq ft

Apr 4, 2016

Listed

$169,900

$116/sq ft

DMMLS #411641

Mar 7, 2013

Sold

$150,000

$102/sq ft

Jan 24, 2013

Listed

$150,000

$102/sq ft

DMMLS #402021

Aug 27, 2012

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2012

Listed

$155,000

$106/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,582 (+2.1%)

$51,900 + $212,100

$264,000

2024

$4,486 (+2.3%)

$46,300 + $192,200

$238,500

2023

$4,386 (+0.8%)

$46,300 + $192,200

$238,500

2022

$4,352 (+5.4%)

$38,700 + $156,300

$195,000

2021

$4,130 (−3.7%)

$38,700 + $156,300

$195,000

2020

$4,290 (+6.7%)

$38,700 + $156,300

$195,000

2019

$4,020 (+1.0%)

$36,800 + $128,700

$165,500

2018

$3,980 (+11.5%)

$36,800 + $128,700

$165,500

2017

$3,568 (+3.8%)

$32,600 + $117,000

$149,600

2016

$3,438 (+14.8%)

$28,300 + $103,600

$131,900

2013

$2,994

$27,200 + $102,200

$129,400

Tax history for 3926 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,582 (+2.1%)

$51,900 + $212,100

$264,000

2024

$4,486 (+2.3%)

$46,300 + $192,200

$238,500

2023

$4,386 (+0.8%)

$46,300 + $192,200

$238,500

2022

$4,352 (+5.4%)

$38,700 + $156,300

$195,000

2021

$4,130 (−3.7%)

$38,700 + $156,300

$195,000

2020

$4,290 (+6.7%)

$38,700 + $156,300

$195,000

2019

$4,020 (+1.0%)

$36,800 + $128,700

$165,500

2018

$3,980 (+11.5%)

$36,800 + $128,700

$165,500

2017

$3,568 (+3.8%)

$32,600 + $117,000

$149,600

2016

$3,438 (+14.8%)

$28,300 + $103,600

$131,900

2013

$2,994

$27,200 + $102,200

$129,400

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

165 ft.

Lot size

8,250 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,464

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10005281000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Cement Siding, Metal Siding, Stone

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.189
Lot Size Acres: 0.189
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X165
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,486

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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005281000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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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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Estimated sale price

$288,000 – $348,000

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Home values near 3926 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3941 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$168,178
3900 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 836 Sq. Ft.	$186,283

Address	Redfin Estimate
3916 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 727 Sq. Ft.	$185,500
3848 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 860 Sq. Ft.	$186,196

Address	Redfin Estimate
3921 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1318 Sq. Ft.	$216,101
3908 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$210,655

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