280 42nd Pl
Des Moines, IA 50313
2 bd 1 ba 854 sqft Built 1900 Lot 13,155 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$90,000
Jun 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2022 | Sold | $90,000 | MLS #650239 |
| May 4, 2022 | Price changed | $135,000 | MLS #650239 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Price changed | $140,000 | MLS #650239 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Listed | $150,000 | MLS #650239 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,400 | $41,100 | $128,500 | $1,504 |
| 2023 | $81,000 | $38,100 | $119,100 | $1,366 |
| 2022 | $62,000 | $30,700 | $92,700 | $1,342 |
| 2021 | $62,000 | $30,700 | $92,700 | $1,394 |
| 2020 | $55,000 | $27,300 | $82,300 | $1,376 |
| 2019 | $55,000 | $27,300 | $82,300 | $1,230 |
| 2018 | $45,800 | $24,900 | $70,700 | $1,204 |
| 2017 | $45,800 | $24,900 | $70,700 | $1,164 |
| 2016 | $43,200 | $23,400 | $66,600 | $1,136 |
| 2015 | $43,200 | $23,400 | $66,600 | $1,070 |
| 2014 | $40,400 | $21,600 | $62,000 | $1,042 |
| 2013 | $40,400 | $21,600 | $62,000 | $990 |
| 2012 | $39,900 | $21,600 | $61,500 | $958 |
| 2011 | $39,900 | $21,600 | $61,500 | $1,054 |
| 2010 | $45,500 | $24,700 | $70,200 | $1,020 |
| 2009 | $45,500 | $24,700 | $70,200 | $988 |
| 2008 | $45,500 | $24,700 | $70,200 | $948 |
| 2007 | $45,500 | $24,700 | $70,200 | $896 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
854 sqft
Lot size
13,155 sqft
ZIP code
50313
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd Pl
Coordinates
41.63754, -93.62121
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$540
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 280 42nd Pl last sell?
280 42nd Pl most recently sold on Jun 3, 2022 for $90,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 280 42nd Pl?
The most recent total assessment for 280 42nd Pl (year 2025) is $128,500 with $1,504 in property tax.
How does 280 42nd Pl's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 42.8% above the last sale price of $90,000.
When was 280 42nd Pl built?
280 42nd Pl was built in 1900.
How does 280 42nd Pl compare to others on 42nd Pl?
We track 1 other property on 42nd Pl. Browse the list under "Other properties on 42nd Pl" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 280 42nd Pl?
280 42nd Pl is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 854 sqft, 13,155 sqft lot single_family.
Is 280 42nd Pl a flip candidate?
No — 280 42nd Pl does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 280 42nd Pl a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 280 42nd Pl appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.6%
Implied 1-yr
+2.5%
2026 Q3
$228.3K
2026 Q4
$229.7K
ZIP 50313 — Median Price History + Forecast
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