3908 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
2 bd 1 ba 840 sqft Built 1952 Lot 8,250 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$171,000
Oct 14, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2022 | Sold | $171,000 | MLS #659933 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Listed | $170,000 | MLS #659933 |
| Jul 6, 2015 | Sold | $126,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,700 | $51,900 | $213,600 | $3,888 |
| 2023 | $147,400 | $46,300 | $193,700 | $3,664 |
| 2022 | $116,800 | $38,700 | $155,500 | $3,636 |
| 2021 | $116,800 | $38,700 | $155,500 | $3,716 |
| 2020 | $112,100 | $36,800 | $148,900 | $3,860 |
| 2019 | $112,100 | $36,800 | $148,900 | $3,604 |
| 2018 | $101,500 | $32,600 | $134,100 | $3,568 |
| 2017 | $101,500 | $32,600 | $134,100 | $3,206 |
| 2016 | $90,200 | $28,300 | $118,500 | $3,122 |
| 2015 | $90,200 | $28,300 | $118,500 | $3,080 |
| 2014 | $88,700 | $27,200 | $115,900 | $2,888 |
| 2013 | $88,700 | $27,200 | $115,900 | $2,754 |
| 2012 | $89,300 | $27,300 | $116,600 | $2,648 |
| 2011 | $89,300 | $27,300 | $116,600 | $2,522 |
| 2010 | $90,800 | $27,900 | $118,700 | $2,524 |
| 2009 | $90,800 | $27,900 | $118,700 | $2,464 |
| 2008 | $93,600 | $28,800 | $122,400 | $2,464 |
| 2007 | $93,600 | $28,800 | $122,400 | $2,152 |
Property facts
Year built
1952
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
840 sqft
Lot size
8,250 sqft
ZIP code
50310
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.63171, -93.67574
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,260
Gross rental yield
8.84%
Implied cap rate
5.75%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3908 42nd St last sell?
3908 42nd St most recently sold on Oct 14, 2022 for $171,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3908 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 3908 42nd St (year 2025) is $213,600 with $3,888 in property tax.
How does 3908 42nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 24.9% above the last sale price of $171,000.
When was 3908 42nd St built?
3908 42nd St was built in 1952.
How does 3908 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 3908 42nd St?
3908 42nd St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 840 sqft, 8,250 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3908 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 3908 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3908 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3908 42nd St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-4.7%
Implied 1-yr
-18.6%
2026 Q3
$173.4K
2026 Q4
$173.4K
ZIP 50310 — Median Price History + Forecast
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