208 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
4 bd 3 ba 2,528 sqft Built 1950 Lot 15,000 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 | $410,100 | $94,800 | $504,900 | $8,908 |
| 2023 | $369,900 | $84,100 | $454,000 | $8,742 |
| 2022 | $307,200 | $72,600 | $379,800 | $8,674 |
| 2021 | $307,200 | $72,600 | $379,800 | $8,536 |
| 2020 | $283,900 | $66,800 | $350,700 | $9,092 |
| 2019 | $283,900 | $66,800 | $350,700 | $8,544 |
| 2018 | $258,600 | $59,300 | $317,900 | $8,458 |
| 2017 | $258,600 | $59,300 | $317,900 | $9,186 |
| 2016 | $287,900 | $51,700 | $339,600 | $8,948 |
| 2015 | $287,900 | $51,700 | $339,600 | $8,434 |
| 2014 | $269,400 | $48,000 | $317,400 | $8,128 |
| 2013 | $269,400 | $48,000 | $317,400 | $7,844 |
| 2012 | $268,600 | $48,100 | $316,700 | $7,478 |
| 2011 | $268,600 | $48,100 | $316,700 | $7,312 |
| 2010 | $276,600 | $51,100 | $327,700 | $6,852 |
| 2009 | $271,500 | $51,100 | $322,600 | $4,666 |
| 2008 | $175,500 | $50,800 | $226,300 | $4,554 |
| 2007 | $175,500 | $50,800 | $226,300 | $4,144 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,528 sqft
Lot size
15,000 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.57493, -93.67471
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 208 42nd St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 208 42nd St.
What is the current tax assessment for 208 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 208 42nd St (year 2025) is $504,900 with $8,908 in property tax.
When was 208 42nd St built?
208 42nd St was built in 1950.
How does 208 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 208 42nd St?
208 42nd St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,528 sqft, 15,000 sqft lot single_family.
Is 208 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 208 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 208 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 208 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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