502 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
5 bd 4 ba 1,917 sqft Built 1952 Lot 16,727 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,800 | $105,600 | $585,400 | $10,350 |
| 2023 | $432,100 | $93,700 | $525,800 | $9,874 |
| 2022 | $346,900 | $80,900 | $427,800 | $9,796 |
| 2021 | $346,900 | $80,900 | $427,800 | $9,632 |
| 2020 | $320,200 | $74,400 | $394,600 | $10,002 |
| 2019 | $320,200 | $74,400 | $394,600 | $9,376 |
| 2018 | $291,300 | $66,100 | $357,400 | $9,508 |
| 2017 | $291,300 | $66,100 | $357,400 | $8,316 |
| 2016 | $258,400 | $57,600 | $316,000 | $8,098 |
| 2015 | $258,400 | $57,600 | $316,000 | $7,706 |
| 2014 | $245,000 | $53,700 | $298,700 | $7,420 |
| 2013 | $245,000 | $53,700 | $298,700 | $7,220 |
| 2012 | $246,900 | $53,800 | $300,700 | $6,924 |
| 2011 | $246,900 | $53,800 | $300,700 | $6,962 |
| 2010 | $261,200 | $57,100 | $318,300 | $6,620 |
| 2009 | $261,200 | $57,100 | $318,300 | $5,146 |
| 2008 | $195,400 | $54,200 | $249,600 | $4,864 |
| 2007 | $195,400 | $54,200 | $249,600 | $4,336 |
Property facts
Year built
1952
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
5
Baths
4
Living area
1,917 sqft
Lot size
16,727 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.57274, -93.67475
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Frequently asked questions
When did 502 42nd St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 502 42nd St.
What is the current tax assessment for 502 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 502 42nd St (year 2025) is $585,400 with $10,350 in property tax.
When was 502 42nd St built?
502 42nd St was built in 1952.
How does 502 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 502 42nd St?
502 42nd St is a 5 bed, 4 bath, 1,917 sqft, 16,727 sqft lot single_family.
Is 502 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 502 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 502 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 502 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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