For sale

$280,000

1128 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

3beds

1,264sqft

$2,335/mo

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Townhouse, Condominium

Built in 1984

3,441 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$222/sqft

$325/mo HOA

What's special

Finished lower levelHuge storage roomSerene wooded settingSliders to the deckKitchen with oak cabinetryMature trees and landscapingAll appliances stay

Well-maintained ranch townhome in West Des Moines. End unit with mature trees and landscaping. Welcoming and private front porch. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. 1264 square feet on the main level, with approximately 420 finished in the walk-out lower level. Hardwood floors on the main level. Family room with gas fireplace and sliders to the deck. Kitchen with oak cabinetry, a planning desk, open to the dining area, and all appliances stay. The primary bedroom has 2 closets. 2nd bedroom, full bath, and laundry on the main level. The finished lower level includes a 3rd bedroom, full bathroom, family room, huge storage room, and access to an enclosed patio. Enjoy the community pool or the serene wooded setting. 2-car attached garage. Snow removal and lawn care are covered; monthly dues are $325. Pet-friendly.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas Log

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,264
Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft
Finished area below ground: 420

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio

Lot

Size: 3,441 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 32004949559000
Zoning: PUDMD

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1984

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Community Pool
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
HOA fee: $325 monthly
HOA name: Hermitage
Second HOA name: Lisa Logsdon
Second HOA phone: 515-446-2240

Location

Region: West Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $222/sqft
Tax assessed value: $293,200
Annual tax amount: $4,234
Date on market: 10/22/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/22/2026	Listed for sale	$280,000+75.5%$222/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751769 Report a problem
9/16/2005	Sold	$159,500$126/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,854 -0.6%	$293,200 +11.9%
2024	$3,878 -1.4%	$262,100
2023	$3,934 +1.2%	$262,100 +23.3%
2022	$3,886 +1.8%	$212,600
2021	$3,818 +1.7%	$212,600 +6.8%
2020	$3,756 +13.3%	$199,000
2019	$3,316 -0.1%	$199,000 +16.8%
2018	$3,320	$170,400
2017	$3,320 +1.9%	$170,400 +4.5%
2016	$3,258	$163,100 -1.9%
2015	$3,258 +4%	$166,300 +1.8%
2014	$3,132	$163,400
2013	--	$163,400 -3.8%
2012	--	$169,900
2011	--	$169,900 -4.6%
2010	--	$178,000
2009	--	$178,000 -2.7%
2008	--	$182,900
2007	--	$182,900 +4.5%
2006	--	$175,000
2005	--	$175,000 +12.7%
2003	--	$155,240 +11%
2002	--	$139,850
2001	--	$139,850