305 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
4 bd 2 ba 2,459 sqft Built 1912 Lot 7,884 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Listed | $560,000 | MLS #656144 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $541,300 | $49,900 | $591,200 | $9,384 |
| 2023 | $433,400 | $44,300 | $477,700 | $7,074 |
| 2022 | $270,700 | $38,300 | $309,000 | $7,018 |
| 2021 | $270,700 | $38,300 | $309,000 | $6,828 |
| 2020 | $247,000 | $35,200 | $282,200 | $7,088 |
| 2019 | $247,000 | $35,200 | $282,200 | $6,688 |
| 2018 | $226,200 | $31,200 | $257,400 | $6,616 |
| 2017 | $226,200 | $31,200 | $257,400 | $5,850 |
| 2016 | $197,600 | $27,200 | $224,800 | $5,694 |
| 2015 | $197,600 | $27,200 | $224,800 | $5,806 |
| 2014 | $199,800 | $27,400 | $227,200 | $5,384 |
| 2013 | $199,800 | $27,400 | $227,200 | $5,174 |
| 2012 | $199,200 | $27,400 | $226,600 | $4,778 |
| 2011 | $199,200 | $27,400 | $226,600 | $3,640 |
| 2010 | $192,300 | $28,100 | $220,400 | $3,352 |
| 2009 | $192,300 | $28,100 | $220,400 | $3,048 |
| 2008 | $184,500 | $28,300 | $212,800 | $3,048 |
| 2007 | $184,500 | $28,300 | $212,800 | $2,918 |
Property facts
Year built
1912
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
2,459 sqft
Lot size
7,884 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.58109, -93.67391
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Frequently asked questions
When did 305 42nd St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 305 42nd St.
What is the current tax assessment for 305 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 305 42nd St (year 2025) is $591,200 with $9,384 in property tax.
When was 305 42nd St built?
305 42nd St was built in 1912.
How does 305 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 305 42nd St?
305 42nd St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,459 sqft, 7,884 sqft lot single_family.
Is 305 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 305 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 305 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 305 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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