3829 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 1,008 sqft Built 1959 Lot 7,500 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$209,000
Jul 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2022 | Sold | $209,000 | MLS #653341 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #653341 |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Sold | $149,900 | MLS #52207 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Price changed | $149,900 | MLS #584379 |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Price changed | $153,900 | MLS #584379 |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Sold | $125,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 8, 2019 | Listed | $154,900 | MLS #584379 |
| May 24, 2019 | Sold | $125,000 | MLS #51640 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Listed | $139,900 | MLS #580241 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $179,500 | $22,800 | $202,300 | $3,456 |
| 2023 | $161,900 | $20,500 | $182,400 | $3,268 |
| 2022 | $130,100 | $17,400 | $147,500 | $3,240 |
| 2021 | $130,100 | $17,400 | $147,500 | $3,160 |
| 2020 | $119,300 | $15,900 | $135,200 | $2,808 |
| 2019 | $92,400 | $15,900 | $108,300 | $2,582 |
| 2018 | $82,100 | $14,000 | $96,100 | $2,556 |
| 2017 | $82,100 | $14,000 | $96,100 | $2,426 |
| 2016 | $76,800 | $12,900 | $89,700 | $2,364 |
| 2015 | $76,800 | $12,900 | $89,700 | $2,468 |
| 2014 | $79,800 | $13,100 | $92,900 | $2,420 |
| 2013 | $84,600 | $13,100 | $97,700 | $2,306 |
| 2012 | $84,600 | $13,100 | $97,700 | $2,352 |
| 2011 | $84,600 | $13,100 | $97,700 | $2,238 |
| 2010 | $91,200 | $14,200 | $105,400 | $2,148 |
| 2009 | $91,200 | $14,200 | $105,400 | $2,098 |
| 2008 | $90,100 | $14,100 | $104,200 | $2,098 |
| 2007 | $90,100 | $14,100 | $104,200 | $1,902 |
Property facts
Year built
1959
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,008 sqft
Lot size
7,500 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.63071, -93.53174
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,512
Gross rental yield
8.68%
Implied cap rate
5.64%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3829 42nd St last sell?
3829 42nd St most recently sold on Jul 29, 2022 for $209,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3829 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 3829 42nd St (year 2025) is $202,300 with $3,456 in property tax.
How does 3829 42nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.2% below the last sale price of $209,000.
When was 3829 42nd St built?
3829 42nd St was built in 1959.
How does 3829 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 3829 42nd St?
3829 42nd St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,008 sqft, 7,500 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3829 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 3829 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3829 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3829 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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