720 42nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
4 bd 3 ba 1,968 sqft Built 1968 Lot 13,155 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 | $267,700 | $75,400 | $343,100 | $4,770 |
| 2023 | $239,100 | $65,900 | $305,000 | $4,722 |
| 2022 | $197,000 | $56,400 | $253,400 | $4,664 |
| 2021 | $197,000 | $56,400 | $253,400 | $4,582 |
| 2020 | $184,400 | $52,700 | $237,100 | $4,510 |
| 2019 | $184,400 | $52,700 | $237,100 | $4,276 |
| 2018 | $170,400 | $46,900 | $217,300 | $4,282 |
| 2017 | $170,400 | $46,900 | $217,300 | $3,956 |
| 2016 | $154,000 | $41,700 | $195,700 | $3,866 |
| 2015 | $154,000 | $41,700 | $195,700 | $3,740 |
| 2014 | $148,200 | $39,300 | $187,500 | $3,622 |
| 2013 | $148,200 | $39,300 | $187,500 | $3,486 |
| 2012 | $148,800 | $39,300 | $188,100 | $3,352 |
| 2011 | $148,800 | $39,300 | $188,100 | $3,352 |
| 2010 | $152,400 | $41,000 | $193,400 | $3,242 |
| 2009 | $152,400 | $41,000 | $193,400 | $3,098 |
| 2008 | $152,400 | $41,000 | $193,400 | $3,006 |
| 2007 | $152,400 | $41,000 | $193,400 | $2,898 |
Property facts
Year built
1968
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,968 sqft
Lot size
13,155 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.57975, -93.76107
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Frequently asked questions
When did 720 42nd St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 720 42nd St.
What is the current tax assessment for 720 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 720 42nd St (year 2025) is $343,100 with $4,770 in property tax.
When was 720 42nd St built?
720 42nd St was built in 1968.
How does 720 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 720 42nd St?
720 42nd St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,968 sqft, 13,155 sqft lot single_family.
Is 720 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 720 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 720 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 720 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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