Pending

$249,250

3915 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

3beds

1,139sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

0.38 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$219/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Arched doorwaysOriginal hardwood floorsBuilt-in workbenchVersatile bonus areaSpacious third bedroomUpdated kitchenFully fenced yard

What a gem! This charming brick Beaverdale bungalow is filled with character, featuring original hardwood floors, arched doorways, a large picture window in the living room & a cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen. The main level offers 2 nicely sized bedrooms along with an updated kitchen & bath. Upstairs, a spacious third bedroom includes a versatile bonus area, perfect for a walk-in closet, office, or reading nook. Situated on over 1/3 acre, the property boasts a fully fenced yard, an oversized 2-car detached garage with a built-in workbench & an additional storage shed. Recent updates include a new A/C, water heater & sewer line. Move-in ready come take a look! All information obtained from seller and public record.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,139
Total interior livable area: 1,139 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Storage
Fencing: Wood,Full

Lot

Size: 0.38 Acres
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 10005253000000
Zoning: N3A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1947

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $219/sqft
Tax assessed value: $231,500
Annual tax amount: $4,088
Date on market: 4/30/2026
Cumulative days on market: 13 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/1/2026	Pending sale	$249,250$219/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739618 Report a problem
4/30/2026	Listed for sale	$249,250+10%$219/sqft
Source: DMMLS #739618 Report a problem
4/5/2023	Sold	$226,500-5.6%$199/sqft
Source: DMMLS #667411 Report a problem
2/20/2023	Pending sale	$240,000$211/sqft
Source: DMMLS #667411 Report a problem
2/11/2023	Listed for sale	$240,000+53.8%$211/sqft
Source: DMMLS #667411 Report a problem
11/3/2016	Sold	$156,000-2.5%$137/sqft
Source: DMMLS #525093 Report a problem
9/17/2016	Price change	$159,990-2.7%$140/sqft
Source: BHHS First Realty #525093 Report a problem
9/8/2016	Listed for sale	$164,500+5.4%$144/sqft
Source: BHHS First Realty #525093 Report a problem
5/15/2014	Sold	$156,000-2.2%$137/sqft
Source: DMMLS #433066 Report a problem
4/5/2014	Listed for sale	$159,500+8.9%$140/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #433066 Report a problem
6/2/2008	Sold	$146,500-1%$129/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/16/2008	Listed for sale	$148,000+4.6%$130/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/24/2006	Sold	$141,500+3.7%$124/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/5/2004	Sold	$136,500+9.6%$120/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/3/2003	Sold	$124,500+15.8%$109/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/12/2001	Sold	$107,500$94/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,724 -1.4%	$231,500 +10.6%
2024	$3,776 +1.1%	$209,400
2023	$3,734 +0.8%	$209,400 +25.2%
2022	$3,704 -2%	$167,300
2021	$3,778 -3.6%	$167,300 +4.6%
2020	$3,920 +7.9%	$160,000
2019	$3,632 +1.2%	$160,000 +11.3%
2018	$3,590	$143,700
2017	$3,590 +7.4%	$143,700 +13.3%
2016	$3,342	$126,800
2015	$3,342 +12.1%	$126,800 +1.1%
2014	$2,982	$125,400
2013	--	$125,400 -0.4%
2012	--	$125,900
2011	--	$125,900 -2.6%
2010	--	$129,200
2009	--	$129,200 -3%
2008	--	$133,200
2007	--	$133,200 +19.1%
2006	--	$111,800
2005	--	$111,800 +8.4%
2003	--	$103,160 +8.4%
2002	--	$95,180
2001	--	$95,180

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