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$199,967

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3939 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

3939 42nd St is a house. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $199,967.

Single-familyProperty Type

1 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$199,967

$2,000 since October

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 28.2% lower than the average sale price ($278K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$275,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,216 sq ft
4009 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$265,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,288 sq ft
4106 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$220,000
C
3 beds1 bath800 sq ft
3851 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$292,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,353 sq ft
3924 Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$335,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,823 sq ft
4105 Amick Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$282,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
3937 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 7 HRS AGO
1900 50th St #23, Des Moines, IA 50310
$119,000
3 beds2 baths1,072 sq ft
1900 50th St #23, Des Moines, IA 50310
NEW 32 HRS AGO
$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$48,000
1 bed1 bath480 sq ft
2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
$204,999
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$174,900
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$172,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$339,900
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$190,000
3 beds1 bath1,241 sq ft
2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3939 42nd St

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

Property details

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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

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Historical weather

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.

10.3 hrs

4.1 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$190,000 – $230,000

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New listings for sale in 50310

NEW 7 HRS AGO

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3 beds2 baths1,072 sq ft

1900 50th St #23, Des Moines, IA 50310

$383 HOA • Garage • Built 1971

NEW 32 HRS AGO

$185,000

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End-unit townhome • Updated flooring • Newer windows

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1 bed1 bath480 sq ft

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8,436 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1936

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft

3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310

Hardwood floors • Coved ceilings • Gas stove

$204,999

3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft

5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Fully fenced lot • Stone front • Front deck

$188,000

3 beds1 bath916 sq ft

3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Outdoor space • Eat-in kitchen • Functional bar area

$174,900

2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft

5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Nearly half acre lot • Second open patio • Laundry mudroom

$172,500

2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft

5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Updated wood floors • Updated appliances • Deck off living room

$339,900

3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft

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Front porch • Eat-in-kitchen • Deck access

Home values near 3939 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3941 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$162,862
3926 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1464 Sq. Ft.	$301,996
4005 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$275,163
3920 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1464 Sq. Ft.	$255,183
3909 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$178,250
3912 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$213,086
3933 41st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$158,554

Address	Redfin Estimate
3916 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 727 Sq. Ft.	$178,577
4015 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$262,227
3944 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	$243,788
3915 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1139 Sq. Ft.	$270,694
3938 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1214 Sq. Ft.	$231,962
4201 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1015 Sq. Ft.	$206,378
4207 Madison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 971 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
3921 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1318 Sq. Ft.	$210,834
4001 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1052 Sq. Ft.	$224,194
3929 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$298,435
3934 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$242,243
3945 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	$291,755
3939 41st Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 728 Sq. Ft.	$199,456
4006 41st Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$206,913

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