$3,859 Closing Credit¹
#712934, Darson Grantham, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$274,000 List price
1001 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50311
$3,254
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,690 sqft
0.3 acres
$162 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1001 42nd St
This home is centrally located and close to the Shops of Roosevelt. Hubbell, Merrill, and Roosevelt schools are very close. Almost 1700 sq ft of space on a good sized lot with a 3 car attached garage. Fresh paint, updated kitchen, two bedrooms on the main floor with updated full bathroom. Upstairs has another big bedroom and is plumbed for another bathroom.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,690 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.322 Acres
Year built1919
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage, Tandem
MLS #710563
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage, Tandem
- Exterior: Fence
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $274,000
- Price/SqFt: $162
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,340
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From 235 and 42nd go north and home is on the right
- Year Built: 1919
- Living Area: 1,690 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.322 Acres
- MLS Number: 710563
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 729-4886
- Listing Agent: Joe Hand
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,200 | $4,340 |
| 2021 | $201,400 | $4,340 |
| 2020 | $179,600 | $4,340 |
| 2019 | $179,600 | $3,880 |
| 2018 | $157,900 | $3,880 |
| 2017 | $157,900 | $3,542 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•800 42nd St
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•4301 College Ave
5
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•316 37th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,052. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Soccer
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Forever 21
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
Dominos Pizza
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Mazda
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1001 42nd St
The listing price of 1001 42nd St property is $274,000.
The property 1001 42nd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1001 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1001 42nd St are: Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,340 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1001 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1001 42nd St is 1,690 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1001 42nd St is 1919.
This home is located at 1001 42nd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,690 square foot home, which was built in 1919, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $274,000.
In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.2%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.