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Sold for $187,400
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    3944 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

    3beds
    1,182sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $226,000 Zestimate®
    $159/sqft
    $1,785 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $226,000

    $201,000 - $246,000

    $1,785/mo

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    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 7 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#: 724474MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & 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

    DateEventPrice
    9/19/2025Sold$187,400-1.3%$159/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem
    9/6/2025Pending sale$189,900$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem
    9/5/2025Listing removed$189,900$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem
    8/24/2025Pending sale$189,900$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem
    8/19/2025Listed for sale$189,900+13%$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724474 Report a problem
    11/20/2017Sold$168,000+0.3%$142/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #549387 Report a problem
    10/10/2017Listed for sale$167,500+55.1%$142/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #549387 Report a problem
    3/21/2014Sold$108,000-4.3%$91/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #420014 Report a problem
    10/10/2013Price change$112,900-3.4%$96/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #420014 Report a problem
    7/26/2013Price change$116,900-2.5%$99/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #420014 Report a problem
    6/21/2013Listed for sale$119,900+1.7%$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #420014 Report a problem
    8/28/2010Listing removed$117,900$100/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #368901 Report a problem
    6/16/2010Listed for sale$117,900+0.4%$100/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #368901 Report a problem
    10/26/2008Listing removed$117,400$99/sqft
    Source: Listhub #327175 Report a problem
    10/16/2008Price change$117,400-2.1%$99/sqft
    Source: Listhub #327175 Report a problem
    9/28/2008Price change$119,900-0.8%$101/sqft
    Source: Listhub #327175 Report a problem
    7/2/2008Listed for sale$120,900-4%$102/sqft
    Source: Listhub #327175 Report a problem
    11/16/2007Listing removed$125,900$107/sqft
    Source: Number1Expert #md62202914 Report a problem
    11/14/2007Listed for sale$125,900+42.3%$107/sqft
    Source: Number1Expert #md62202914 Report a problem
    8/20/2003Sold$88,500+15.7%$75/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/17/1997Sold$76,500+26.4%$65/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/11/1997Sold$60,500-3.2%$51/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/15/1997Sold$62,490$53/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,624 +2.2%$211,200 +10.7%
    2024$3,546 +2.4%$190,700
    2023$3,462 +0.8%$190,700 +22.4%
    2022$3,434 -1.8%$155,800
    2021$3,496 -3.6%$155,800 +4.8%
    2020$3,626 +11.9%$148,700
    2019$3,240 -5.6%$148,700 +15.2%
    2018$3,434 $129,100
    2017$3,434 +12.2%$129,100 +11.2%
    2016$3,060 $116,100
    2015$3,060 +5.1%$116,100 +2.1%
    2014$2,912 $113,700
    2013-- $113,700 -0.4%
    2012-- $114,200
    2011-- $114,200 -1%
    2010-- $115,400
    2009-- $115,400 -2.9%
    2008-- $118,900
    2007-- $118,900 +8.2%
    2006-- $109,900
    2005-- $109,900 +9.7%
    2003-- $100,220 +14.2%
    2002-- $87,720
    2001-- $87,720

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Lower Beaver

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    • 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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