
4055 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50310
Lower Beaver NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,823/month
Highlights
- 0.53 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Recreation Room
- Corner Lot
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
Perfectly Preserved MID CENTURY MODERN split level home constructed in 1954. This home exemplifies a distinctive piece of architectural history. It features over 2400 sqft of finished living space on a beautiful double lot with fenced yard, mature shade trees, an open patio and recently updated landscaping with complementary grasses and rocks. What makes this home like no other is the exceptional craftsmanship throughout the home, highlighted by built in bookshelves, custom cabinetry and stunning stone fireplace. Natural light floods the interior, courtesy of carefully designed windows and indirect lighting that enhances the living and dining areas. Upon entering you will be greeted by a polished stone entry and rich natural wood paneling and ceilings. Six distinctive quality woods included light Philippine Mahogany, Redwood, Willow Birch, Fir and Walnut, all with fine furniture finish. The bifurcated floor layout is meticulously designed to create three distinct types of living spaces, with open spaces and private areas. This perfectly maintained home is ready for the new owners to move in and LOVE!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,946
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.53 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 138x165
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Chain Link Fence
- Corner Lot
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,223 Sq Ft Home
- Screen For Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Shades
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Finished Basement
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10005239000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,946 | $319,700 | $68,600 | $251,100 |
2023 | $6,110 | $319,700 | $68,600 | $251,100 |
2022 | $6,060 | $268,100 | $59,100 | $209,000 |
2021 | $5,944 | $268,100 | $59,100 | $209,000 |
2020 | $6,170 | $246,800 | $54,300 | $192,500 |
2019 | $5,748 | $246,800 | $54,300 | $192,500 |
2018 | $5,684 | $222,400 | $48,000 | $174,400 |
2017 | $5,220 | $222,400 | $48,000 | $174,400 |
2016 | $5,080 | $201,500 | $42,900 | $158,600 |
2015 | $5,080 | $201,500 | $42,900 | $158,600 |
2014 | $4,822 | $197,200 | $41,600 | $155,600 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/01/2025 08/01/25 | For Sale | $425,000 | -- | $191 / Sq Ft |
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