3118 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 944 sqft Built 1965 Lot 15,725 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$205,000
Oct 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | Sold | $205,000 | MLS #654658 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Price changed | $210,000 | MLS #654658 |
| Aug 20, 2022 | Price changed | $215,000 | MLS #654658 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Relisted | $220,000 | MLS #654658 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Price changed | $210,000 | MLS #654658 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Price changed | $215,000 | MLS #654658 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Listed | $220,000 | MLS #654658 |
| May 9, 2019 | Listed for rent | $1,300 | AppfolioUnits |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Listed for rent | $1,300 | AppfolioUnits |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Sold | $110,000 | MLS #529356 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Price changed | $115,000 | MLS #529356 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Price changed | $121,000 | MLS #529356 |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Price changed | $131,000 | MLS #529356 |
| Jan 5, 2017 | Price changed | $110,000 | MLS #529356 |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Listed | $120,000 | MLS #529356 |
| Jul 18, 2014 | Listing removed | $110,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 13, 2014 | Listed | $110,000 | MLS #437853 |
| Feb 21, 2008 | Sold | $117,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,800 | $48,700 | $230,500 | $4,088 |
| 2023 | $161,100 | $42,500 | $203,600 | $3,528 |
| 2022 | $114,200 | $35,500 | $149,700 | $3,502 |
| 2021 | $114,200 | $35,500 | $149,700 | $3,482 |
| 2020 | $106,600 | $32,900 | $139,500 | $3,616 |
| 2019 | $106,600 | $32,900 | $139,500 | $3,458 |
| 2018 | $100,400 | $28,300 | $128,700 | $3,192 |
| 2017 | $100,400 | $28,300 | $128,700 | $3,089 |
| 2016 | $94,100 | $26,100 | $120,200 | $2,938 |
| 2015 | $94,100 | $26,100 | $120,200 | $2,856 |
| 2014 | $91,500 | $24,700 | $116,200 | $2,654 |
| 2013 | $91,500 | $24,700 | $116,200 | $2,570 |
| 2012 | $91,600 | $24,700 | $116,300 | $2,462 |
| 2011 | $91,600 | $24,700 | $116,300 | $2,336 |
| 2010 | $91,400 | $25,200 | $116,600 | $2,174 |
| 2009 | $91,400 | $25,200 | $116,600 | $2,118 |
| 2008 | $88,700 | $24,500 | $113,200 | $2,118 |
| 2007 | $88,700 | $24,500 | $113,200 | $2,262 |
Property facts
Year built
1965
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
944 sqft
Lot size
15,725 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.62442, -93.53262
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,416
Gross rental yield
8.29%
Implied cap rate
5.39%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3118 42nd St last sell?
3118 42nd St most recently sold on Oct 21, 2022 for $205,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3118 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 3118 42nd St (year 2025) is $230,500 with $4,088 in property tax.
How does 3118 42nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 12.4% above the last sale price of $205,000.
When was 3118 42nd St built?
3118 42nd St was built in 1965.
How does 3118 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 3118 42nd St?
3118 42nd St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 944 sqft, 15,725 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3118 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 3118 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3118 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3118 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
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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