1242 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50311
3 bd 2 ba 1,729 sqft Built 1915 Lot 13,721 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $291,300 | $64,200 | $355,500 | $6,348 |
| 2023 | $259,400 | $56,800 | $316,200 | $6,318 |
| 2022 | $217,900 | $50,200 | $268,100 | $6,270 |
| 2021 | $217,900 | $50,200 | $268,100 | $6,162 |
| 2020 | $201,000 | $45,900 | $246,900 | $6,400 |
| 2019 | $201,000 | $45,900 | $246,900 | $5,396 |
| 2018 | $160,700 | $40,100 | $200,800 | $4,708 |
| 2017 | $136,900 | $40,100 | $177,000 | $4,070 |
| 2016 | $123,100 | $35,900 | $159,000 | $3,960 |
| 2015 | $123,100 | $35,900 | $159,000 | $3,688 |
| 2014 | $113,600 | $33,900 | $147,500 | $3,776 |
| 2013 | $113,600 | $33,900 | $147,500 | $3,640 |
| 2012 | $113,100 | $33,900 | $147,000 | $3,470 |
| 2011 | $113,100 | $33,900 | $147,000 | $3,286 |
| 2010 | $112,100 | $35,200 | $147,300 | $3,128 |
| 2009 | $112,100 | $35,200 | $147,300 | $2,798 |
| 2008 | $103,300 | $32,400 | $135,700 | $2,730 |
| 2007 | $103,300 | $32,400 | $135,700 | $2,220 |
Property facts
Year built
1915
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,729 sqft
Lot size
13,721 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.60192, -93.67488
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1242 42nd St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 1242 42nd St.
What is the current tax assessment for 1242 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 1242 42nd St (year 2025) is $355,500 with $6,348 in property tax.
When was 1242 42nd St built?
1242 42nd St was built in 1915.
How does 1242 42nd St compare to others on 42nd St?
We track 8 other properties on 42nd St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 42nd St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1242 42nd St?
1242 42nd St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,729 sqft, 13,721 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1242 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 1242 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1242 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1242 42nd St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.8%
Implied 1-yr
-7.0%
2026 Q3
$210K
2026 Q4
$205.8K
ZIP 50311 — Median Price History + Forecast
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