409 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
3 bd 2 ba 1,421 sqft Built 1955 Lot 12,807 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$325,000
May 23, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2024 | Sold | $380,000 | DesMoines |
| May 23, 2024 | Listed | $389,900 | DesMoines |
| May 23, 2022 | Sold | $325,000 | MLS #649259 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Listed | $320,000 | MLS #649259 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Sold | $197,000 | MLS #520703 |
| Jun 24, 2016 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #520703 |
| Jun 19, 2012 | Sold | $157,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 18, 2012 | Sold | $157,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 28, 2012 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #400376 |
| Nov 30, 2009 | Sold | $140,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Listing removed | $145,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 28, 2009 | Listed | $145,000 | MLS #355465 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,700 | $80,900 | $375,600 | $5,724 |
| 2023 | $223,600 | $71,800 | $295,400 | $5,150 |
| 2022 | $165,500 | $61,900 | $227,400 | $5,318 |
| 2021 | $165,500 | $61,900 | $227,400 | $5,230 |
| 2020 | $152,600 | $57,000 | $209,600 | $5,434 |
| 2019 | $152,600 | $57,000 | $209,600 | $5,114 |
| 2018 | $139,700 | $50,600 | $190,300 | $5,062 |
| 2017 | $139,700 | $50,600 | $190,300 | $4,246 |
| 2016 | $121,400 | $44,100 | $165,500 | $4,132 |
| 2015 | $121,400 | $44,100 | $165,500 | $4,018 |
| 2014 | $117,700 | $42,200 | $159,900 | $4,244 |
| 2013 | $117,700 | $42,200 | $159,900 | $4,086 |
| 2012 | $138,300 | $42,200 | $180,500 | $3,950 |
| 2011 | $138,300 | $42,200 | $180,500 | $3,754 |
| 2010 | $139,800 | $43,500 | $183,300 | $3,682 |
| 2009 | $139,800 | $43,500 | $183,300 | $3,592 |
| 2008 | $142,200 | $44,200 | $186,400 | $3,592 |
| 2007 | $142,200 | $44,200 | $186,400 | $3,272 |
Property facts
Year built
1955
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,421 sqft
Lot size
12,807 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.57347, -93.67388
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,132
Gross rental yield
7.87%
Implied cap rate
5.12%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 409 42nd St last sell?
409 42nd St most recently sold on May 23, 2022 for $325,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 409 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 409 42nd St (year 2025) is $375,600 with $5,724 in property tax.
How does 409 42nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 15.6% above the last sale price of $325,000.
When was 409 42nd St built?
409 42nd St was built in 1955.
How does 409 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 409 42nd St?
409 42nd St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,421 sqft, 12,807 sqft lot single_family.
Is 409 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 409 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 409 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 409 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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