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.
Sold for $187,400 on 09/19/25
$187,400
3944 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,182sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$188,300 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$1,659 Estimated rent
Home value
$188,300
$179,000 - $198,000
$1,659/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 19, 2025 at 12:21pm
Listed by:
Jaelyn Johnson (515)419-0143,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Jacy Propps 515-745-1744,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Karla Alaniz
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724474
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,182
- Total interior livable area: 1,182 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 74 x 165
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10005284000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $187,400-1.3%$159/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724474 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Pending sale | $189,900$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $189,900$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2025 | Pending sale | $189,900$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+13%$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,546 +2.4% | $190,700 |
| 2023 | $3,462 +0.8% | $190,700 +22.4% |
| 2022 | $3,434 -1.8% | $155,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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