#717206, WENDY BEAL, Listing office: Iowa Realty Ankeny
$280,000 List price
1541 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50311
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,372 sqft
0.2 acres
$204 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1541 42nd St
Quiet Beaverdale neighborhood. Close to Perkins Elementary, Drake and Snookies malt shop. Freshly painted and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Lots of upgrades: new electrical panel, new radon mitigation system, new windows on main level and upstairs, new doors and screens, new garage door motor/accessories. The main level features an open concept living room and dining area, large kitchen with stainless appliances and newly remodeled half bath. Upstairs has a large master bedroom, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Partially finished basement has a family room, laundry area, shower and storage. Oversized 2 car garage. Huge backyard is fully fenced with a high privacy wooden fence can be accessed from the dinning area and the drive way. New roof in 2015 and new furnace and A/C in 2018. Home qualified for Invest Des Moines Grant Program. The program has 3 Tiers. Tier 1: Spend $1-$40,000 eligible for 20% back reimbursed, no requirement to stay in the home. Tier 2: Spend $40,001- $65,000 eligible for 40% back reimbursed, must stay in home for 5 years. Tier 3: Spend more than $65,000 must stay in home for 7 years. There is around $65,500 eligible grant money available.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,372 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.174 Acres
Year built1964
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #719177
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $280,000
- Price/SqFt: $204
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,306
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Hickman south to Beaver Ave. West on College Ave, south on 42nd
- Year Built: 1964
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,372 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.174 Acres
- MLS Number: 719177
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Century 21 Signature
- Office Phone: (515) 771-3955
- Listing Agent: Donna Meador
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2021 | Home Sold | $205,000 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Home Sold | $162,000 |
| Jun 30, 2010 | Home Sold | $156,500 |
| Sep 29, 2004 | Home Sold | $139,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,500 | $5,306 |
| 2021 | $204,800 | $5,306 |
| 2020 | $204,700 | $5,306 |
| 2019 | $204,700 | $4,876 |
| 2018 | $183,300 | $4,876 |
| 2017 | $183,300 | $4,508 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•4301 College Ave
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2250 30th St
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•800 42nd 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. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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 1541 42nd St
The listing price of 1541 42nd St property is $280,000.
The property 1541 42nd St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1541 42nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1541 42nd St are: Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $5,306 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 5, 2021 for $205,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1541 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1541 42nd St is 1,372 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1541 42nd St is 1964.
This home is located at 1541 42nd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Waveland Park neighborhood. This 1,372 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $280,000.
In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $216,801 and the average listing age was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.