
3944 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50310
Lower Beaver NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,366/month
Total Views
527
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,182
Sq Ft
$161
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Ranch Style House
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Deck
- No HOA
- Property is Fully Fenced
About This Home
Welcome to this 3-bedroom ranch sitting on a corner lot in the heart of the Lower Beaver Neighborhood! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large eat in kitchen with a new stainless-steel refrigerator and main level laundry!! Roof was replaced in 2019. New water heater in 2021. Large fully fenced backyard. 1 car attached garage. All appliances are included! This home is located in Neighborhood Finance area allowing endless opportunity to make it your own! Come check it out.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,986
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 74x165
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Property is zoned N3A
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Metal Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,182 Sq Ft Home
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Additional Features
- Deck
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10005284000000
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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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $3,546 | $190,700 | $51,000 | $139,700 |
2023 | $3,462 | $190,700 | $51,000 | $139,700 |
2022 | $3,434 | $155,800 | $42,600 | $113,200 |
2021 | $3,496 | $155,800 | $42,600 | $113,200 |
2020 | $3,626 | $148,700 | $40,500 | $108,200 |
2019 | $3,240 | $148,700 | $40,500 | $108,200 |
2018 | $3,434 | $129,100 | $35,900 | $93,200 |
2017 | $3,140 | $129,100 | $35,900 | $93,200 |
2016 | $3,060 | $116,100 | $31,200 | $84,900 |
2015 | $3,060 | $116,100 | $31,200 | $84,900 |
2014 | $3,020 | $113,700 | $30,000 | $83,700 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/19/2025 08/19/25 | For Sale | $189,900 | +13.0% | $161 / Sq Ft |
11/20/2017 11/20/17 | Sold | $168,000 | +0.3% | $142 / Sq Ft |
11/17/2017 11/17/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/09/2017 10/09/17 | For Sale | $167,500 | +55.1% | $142 / Sq Ft |
03/21/2014 03/21/14 | Sold | $108,000 | -9.9% | $91 / Sq Ft |
03/21/2014 03/21/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/19/2013 06/19/13 | For Sale | $119,900 | -- | $101 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $168,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $108,000 | None Available | |
Corporate Deed | $88,500 | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $76,500 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $60,500 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
Sheriffs Deed | $62,490 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $5,433 | FHA | |
Open | $10,582 | FHA | |
Closed | $11,083 | FHA | |
Closed | $5,058 | FHA | |
Open | $164,957 | FHA | |
Previous Owner | $81,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $101,600 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $89,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $80,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $61,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 724474

APN: 100-05284000000
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