SOLD SEP 19, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $187K

$258,607

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,287/mo

•

1,182

sq ft

3944 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Welcome to this 3-bedroom ranch sitting on a corner lot in the heart of the Lower Beaver Neighborhood! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large eat in kitchen with a new stainless-steel refrigerator and main level laundry!! Roof was replaced in 2019. New water heater in 2021. Large fully fenced backyard. 1 car attached garage. All appliances are included! This home is located in Neighborhood Finance area allowing endless opportunity to make it your own! Come check it out.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jaelyn Propps • Realty ONE Group Impact

Listed by Jacy Propps • Realty ONE Group Impact

Contact: (515) 419-0143

Bought with Karla Alaniz • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #724474

Redfin Estimate

$258,607

$71K since sold in September 2025$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 19.9% higher than the average sale price ($216K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
4905 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$150,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,201 sq ft
4905 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$215,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,268 sq ft
4119 Ardmore Rd, 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 JUN 18, 2026
$252,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,149 sq ft
4114 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$265,000
E
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
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,085 sq ft
4047 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$94,678

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$1,550/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

New listings for sale

NEW 22 HRS AGO
$369,000
3 beds3 baths1,558 sq ft
4212 Ashby Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$329,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,918 sq ft
2016 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$237,000
2 beds1 bath914 sq ft
2303 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$205,000
3 beds1 bath1,379 sq ft
4505 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$414,900
4 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
2702 41st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$359,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,322 sq ft
4690 NW Lovington Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$145,000
2 beds1 bath634 sq ft
3511 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$375,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,883 sq ft
3309 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$229,900
3 beds1 bath1,293 sq ft
2704 Moyer St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 3944 42nd St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 23, 2025

Sold

$187,500

$159/sq ft

DMMLS #724474

Sep 19, 2025

Sold

$187,400

$159/sq ft

Aug 24, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 19, 2025

Listed

$189,900

$161/sq ft

DMMLS #549387

Nov 20, 2017

Sold

$168,000

$142/sq ft

Oct 9, 2017

Listed

$167,500

$142/sq ft

+11

Come home to a completely updated retreat. This home features 3 nice sized bedrooms, 2 baths, all new flooring throughout, all new windows throughout and a large eat-in kitchen that you will love to entertain in. The kitchen features a pantry and all new SS appliances. Enjoy your new top of the line stacked washer and dryer in the convenient mud room. Relax on your deck overlooking the extra large yard complete with tool shed and garden spot.

DMMLS #420014

Mar 21, 2014

Sold

$108,000

$91/sq ft

Jun 19, 2013

Listed

$112,900

$96/sq ft

+10

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,624 (+2.2%)

$57,200 + $154,000

$211,200

2024

$3,546 (+2.4%)

$51,000 + $139,700

$190,700

2023

$3,462 (+0.8%)

$51,000 + $139,700

$190,700

2022

$3,434 (−1.8%)

$42,600 + $113,200

$155,800

2021

$3,496 (−3.6%)

$42,600 + $113,200

$155,800

2020

$3,626 (+11.9%)

$42,600 + $113,200

$155,800

2019

$3,240 (−5.6%)

$40,500 + $108,200

$148,700

2018

$3,434 (+9.4%)

$40,500 + $108,200

$148,700

2017

$3,140 (+4.0%)

$35,900 + $93,200

$129,100

2016

$3,020 (+6.8%)

$31,200 + $84,900

$116,100

2013

$2,828

$30,000 + $83,700

$113,700

Tax history for 3944 42nd St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,624 (+2.2%)

$57,200 + $154,000

$211,200

2024

$3,546 (+2.4%)

$51,000 + $139,700

$190,700

2023

$3,462 (+0.8%)

$51,000 + $139,700

$190,700

2022

$3,434 (−1.8%)

$42,600 + $113,200

$155,800

2021

$3,496 (−3.6%)

$42,600 + $113,200

$155,800

2020

$3,626 (+11.9%)

$42,600 + $113,200

$155,800

2019

$3,240 (−5.6%)

$40,500 + $108,200

$148,700

2018

$3,434 (+9.4%)

$40,500 + $108,200

$148,700

2017

$3,140 (+4.0%)

$35,900 + $93,200

$129,100

2016

$3,020 (+6.8%)

$31,200 + $84,900

$116,100

2013

$2,828

$30,000 + $83,700

$113,700

*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

74 ft.

Lot depth

165 ft.

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,182

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10005284000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

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

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.283
Lot Size Acres: 0.283
Lot Size Dimensions: 74X165
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: N3A

Property Information
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,985.93
Tax Year: 2025

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.: 1,182
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005284000000

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 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

$246,000 – $298,000

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Home values near 3944 42nd St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3941 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$173,972
3921 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1318 Sq. Ft.	$227,692

Address	Redfin Estimate
3916 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 727 Sq. Ft.	$184,704
3926 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1464 Sq. Ft.	$301,721

Address	Redfin Estimate
4016 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1234 Sq. Ft.	$256,184
4015 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$279,381

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