$237,500
SOLD NOV 12, 2025

3101 E 42nd Ct Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,264 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2025

Well maintained and clean ranch style home that is move-in ready. Extra large fenced yard for the kids or pets. This is a 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with a formal dining room and large living room on the main level. The basement contains a large family room with a bar. The unfinished basement area contains plenty of shelving for storage. The basement also contains a washer, dryer, chest freezer, sofa, desk, book shelf, countertop microwave, file cabinet, and safe which can stay with the home. Home being sold as-is. Basement finish square footage is per seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Benson

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 09/26/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Sanela Kremic

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,067

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 63x260
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,264 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06007596552000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,067

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 188.29
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 187.90
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1264
  • Total Sq Ft: 1264

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Walnut

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Heat Pump

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3760
  • Lot S F: 16380
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 63X260
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06007596552000
  • Zoning: Resid

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 4067.00
  • Net Taxes: 3586.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2025
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Sandon Jack L and Thomas Michelle L
Bought by
Bennett Matthew and Bennett Brooklin
Seller's Agent
Lynn Benson
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Sanela Kremic
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$238,000
Sold Price
$237,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.21%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$225,625
Outstanding Balance
$225,625
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,152
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $237,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,625 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/12/2025 11/12/25 Sold $237,500 -0.2% $188 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $238,000 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,638 $236,600 $52,400 $184,200
2024 $3,638 $211,000 $46,000 $165,000
2023 $3,984 $211,000 $46,000 $165,000
2022 $3,950 $181,300 $41,000 $140,300
2021 $3,618 $181,300 $41,000 $140,300
2020 $3,752 $156,900 $35,800 $121,100
2019 $3,562 $156,900 $35,800 $121,100
2018 $3,518 $144,300 $32,200 $112,100
2017 $3,312 $144,300 $32,200 $112,100
2016 $3,218 $134,200 $29,600 $104,600
2015 $3,218 $134,200 $29,600 $104,600
2014 $2,906 $125,800 $27,300 $98,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynn Benson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lynn Benson

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 491-9360

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Lynn Benson
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  • Sanela Kremic

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sanela Kremic

    RE/MAX

    (515) 639-1064

    1 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Sanela Kremic
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 727134

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-07596552000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Sheridan Gardens

3101 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA

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