16 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
3 bd 4 ba 2,612 sqft Built 1922 Lot 15,000 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$389,000
Sep 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sold | $390,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sold | $389,000 | MLS #11093447 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Listed | $397,000 | MLS #11093447 |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Sold | $315,000 | MLS #545975 |
| Aug 14, 2017 | Listed | $325,000 | MLS #545975 |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Sold | $218,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 5, 2004 | Sold | $185,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $344,500 | $94,800 | $439,300 | $7,870 |
| 2023 | $307,900 | $84,100 | $392,000 | $7,380 |
| 2022 | $249,400 | $72,600 | $322,000 | $7,322 |
| 2021 | $249,400 | $72,600 | $322,000 | $7,126 |
| 2020 | $227,400 | $66,800 | $294,200 | $7,398 |
| 2019 | $227,400 | $66,800 | $294,200 | $6,414 |
| 2018 | $187,900 | $59,300 | $247,200 | $6,576 |
| 2017 | $187,900 | $59,300 | $247,200 | $5,862 |
| 2016 | $165,000 | $51,700 | $216,700 | $5,710 |
| 2015 | $165,000 | $51,700 | $216,700 | $5,352 |
| 2014 | $153,400 | $48,000 | $201,400 | $4,978 |
| 2013 | $153,400 | $48,000 | $201,400 | $4,746 |
| 2012 | $152,900 | $48,100 | $201,000 | $4,766 |
| 2011 | $152,900 | $48,100 | $201,000 | $4,538 |
| 2010 | $162,500 | $51,100 | $213,600 | $4,312 |
| 2009 | $162,500 | $51,100 | $213,600 | $4,210 |
| 2008 | $158,400 | $50,800 | $209,200 | $4,210 |
| 2007 | $158,400 | $50,800 | $209,200 | $3,826 |
Property facts
Year built
1922
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
4
Living area
2,612 sqft
Lot size
15,000 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.57685, -93.67470
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,918
Gross rental yield
12.09%
Implied cap rate
7.86%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 16 42nd St last sell?
16 42nd St most recently sold on Sep 15, 2022 for $389,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 16 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 16 42nd St (year 2025) is $439,300 with $7,870 in property tax.
How does 16 42nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 12.9% above the last sale price of $389,000.
When was 16 42nd St built?
16 42nd St was built in 1922.
How does 16 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 16 42nd St?
16 42nd St is a 3 bed, 4 bath, 2,612 sqft, 15,000 sqft lot single_family.
Is 16 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 16 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 16 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 16 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
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.2%
2026 Q3
$435.1K
2026 Q4
$431.4K
ZIP 50312 — Median Price History + Forecast
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