923 42nd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
3 bd 2 ba 1,800 sqft Built 1970 Lot 10,890 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$290,000
Aug 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | Sold | $305,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Listed | $310,000 | CentralIowa |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Sold | $290,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Listed | $290,000 | MLS #655033 |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Listing removed | $187,500 | DesMoines |
| Oct 31, 2014 | Price changed | $187,500 | MLS #435214 |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Listed | $191,000 | MLS #435214 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,700 | $71,300 | $333,000 | $4,624 |
| 2023 | $233,500 | $62,400 | $295,900 | $4,584 |
| 2022 | $193,000 | $53,300 | $246,300 | $4,528 |
| 2021 | $193,000 | $53,300 | $246,300 | $4,448 |
| 2020 | $180,500 | $49,900 | $230,400 | $4,378 |
| 2019 | $180,500 | $49,900 | $230,400 | $4,150 |
| 2018 | $166,700 | $44,400 | $211,100 | $4,156 |
| 2017 | $166,700 | $44,400 | $211,100 | $3,836 |
| 2016 | $150,500 | $39,500 | $190,000 | $3,748 |
| 2015 | $150,500 | $39,500 | $190,000 | $3,468 |
| 2014 | $138,500 | $36,000 | $174,500 | $3,232 |
| 2013 | $138,500 | $36,000 | $174,500 | $3,110 |
| 2012 | $139,000 | $36,000 | $175,000 | $3,172 |
| 2011 | $139,000 | $36,000 | $175,000 | $3,068 |
| 2010 | $144,900 | $38,500 | $183,400 | $2,932 |
| 2009 | $144,900 | $38,500 | $183,400 | $2,844 |
| 2008 | $144,900 | $38,500 | $183,400 | $2,844 |
| 2007 | $144,900 | $38,500 | $183,400 | $2,726 |
Property facts
Year built
1970
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,800 sqft
Lot size
10,890 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
42nd St
Coordinates
41.58276, -93.76036
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,700
Gross rental yield
11.17%
Implied cap rate
7.26%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 923 42nd St last sell?
923 42nd St most recently sold on Aug 3, 2022 for $290,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 923 42nd St?
The most recent total assessment for 923 42nd St (year 2025) is $333,000 with $4,624 in property tax.
How does 923 42nd St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 14.8% above the last sale price of $290,000.
When was 923 42nd St built?
923 42nd St was built in 1970.
How does 923 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 923 42nd St?
923 42nd St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,800 sqft, 10,890 sqft lot single_family.
Is 923 42nd St a flip candidate?
No — 923 42nd St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 923 42nd St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 923 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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