$3,557 Closing Credit¹
#717206, WENDY BEAL, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Ankeny
$310,000 List price
1503 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50311
$3,681
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,450 sqft
0.2 acres
$214 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1503 42nd St
Beautiful Beaverdale bungalow on quiet tree lined street! This charming home features a spacious front porch and huge back deck for relaxing and entertaining. Main floor offers large living room with custom built ins, formal dining room, half bath and large kitchen. 2nd floor offers 3 BRs, one featuring custom built in bed with trundle , lots of storage, and full bath. Walkout lower level opens to fenced in backyard and double carport and has a finished bonus room, another bathroom and tons of storage space.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,450 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.191 Acres
Year built1917
ParkingCarport
MLS #714526
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Carport
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Play Structure
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $310,000
- Price/SqFt: $213
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,140
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Forest Ave to 42nd St, N to home
- Year Built: 1917
- Living Area: 1,450 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.191 Acres
- MLS Number: 714526
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
- Office Phone: (515) 865-1206
- Listing Agent: DEB MILLER
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2017 | Home Sold | $215,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $284,600 | $5,140 |
| 2021 | $238,600 | $5,140 |
| 2020 | $207,110 | $5,140 |
| 2019 | $207,110 | $3,874 |
| 2018 | $183,010 | $3,874 |
| 2017 | $154,310 | $3,830 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•4301 College Ave
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•800 42nd St
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2250 30th 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 $80,932. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Hiking/backpacking
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Nordstrom Rack
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Chipotle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Audi
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Rock- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1503 42nd St
The listing price of 1503 42nd St property is $310,000.
The property 1503 42nd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1503 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1503 42nd St are: Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,140 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 10, 2017 for $215,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1503 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1503 42nd St is 1,450 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1503 42nd St is 1917.
This home is located at 1503 42nd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Waveland Park neighborhood. This 1,450 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $310,000.
Des Moines, IA housing market in April 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 58 sold at listed price and over 141 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.