This charming home offers a spacious layout with an additional 4th non-conforming bedroom in the basement, adding flexibility for a guest room, office, or extra storage. Significant updates have been made in recent years to enhance both comfort and convenience, including new furnace(2017), a new roof (2018), freshly painted exterior (2019), new AC and flooring, garage door (2023). Located in a beautifully maintained neighborhood surrounded by attractive homes, this property offers an ideal setting for those seeking a welcoming and well-kept community. Discover the potential and make this home your own —schedule a visit today! Sell as-is.
4th non-conforming bedroom in the basement. Some "big ticket" items have been updated in the past few years: New Roof 2018, New furnace 2017, exterior painted 2019. This home sits in a well taken care of area with beautiful houses all around it. Come check out the possibilities with this home!
Public Records
Dec 19, 2011
Sold
$121,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 4, 2005
Sold
$115,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,976 (+2.0%)
$54,500 + $163,300
$217,800
2024
$3,898 (+7.9%)
$48,800 + $149,300
$198,100
2023
$3,614 (+0.8%)
$48,800 + $149,300
$198,100
2022
$3,584 (+2.2%)
$42,000 + $120,200
$162,200
2021
$3,508 (−3.6%)
$42,000 + $120,200
$162,200
2020
$3,640 (+7.2%)
$42,000 + $120,200
$162,200
2019
$3,396 (+1.2%)
$38,600 + $110,600
$149,200
2018
$3,356 (+9.2%)
$38,600 + $110,600
$149,200
2017
$3,072 (+3.6%)
$34,100 + $100,800
$134,900
2016
$2,966 (+7.2%)
$30,600 + $91,500
$122,100
2013
$2,768
$29,600 + $90,700
$120,300
Tax history for 4023 42nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,976 (+2.0%)
$54,500 + $163,300
$217,800
2024
$3,898 (+7.9%)
$48,800 + $149,300
$198,100
2023
$3,614 (+0.8%)
$48,800 + $149,300
$198,100
2022
$3,584 (+2.2%)
$42,000 + $120,200
$162,200
2021
$3,508 (−3.6%)
$42,000 + $120,200
$162,200
2020
$3,640 (+7.2%)
$42,000 + $120,200
$162,200
2019
$3,396 (+1.2%)
$38,600 + $110,600
$149,200
2018
$3,356 (+9.2%)
$38,600 + $110,600
$149,200
2017
$3,072 (+3.6%)
$34,100 + $100,800
$134,900
2016
$2,966 (+7.2%)
$30,600 + $91,500
$122,100
2013
$2,768
$29,600 + $90,700
$120,300
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
9,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,173
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10005245000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 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
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
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.227
Lot Size Acres: 0.227
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X165
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Zoning: R
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,133
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,173
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005245000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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