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$269,500

3600 E 42nd Ct Des Moines, IA 50317

4 beds
1 full
930 sqft
0.2 acres
$290 / sqft
House

Property details

About 3600 E 42nd Ct

Welcome Home! Like brand new and ready for YOU! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has been newly painted inside and out, new flooring throughout most of the home and is complete with BRAND NEW kitchen appliances! The upper level has gorgeous new LVP in the living room, kitchen and down the hallway. There are also 3 bedrooms (with brand new carpet) and a full bath. The lower level has a very spacious family/rec room and 4th bedroom (new carpet in both), a ¾ bath and laundry & storage room - washer & dryer included! Out back you will find the newly stained deck overlooking the oversized 2+ car garage and fenced yard! There is also a shed out behind the garage if you need more storage. With this home situated on a large corner lot with beautiful, mature trees & landscaping, plus MOVE IN READY, don’t wait to set up your showing!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size930 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.227 Acres
Year built1981
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #722241
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
  • Architectural Style: Split-Foyer
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $269,500
  • Price/SqFt: $289
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,860
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From E University, go north on Williams St to 4 way stop, continue on E 42nd St to E Euclid Ave. Go east on E Euclid Ave one block to E 42nd Ct, go north. Home is on the corner, west side of road. From NE Hubbell Ave - go south on E 42nd St to E Clinton Ave, go east one block to E 42nd Ct. go south to home on west side of road.
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Living Area: 930 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.227 Acres
  • MLS Number: 722241
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Pennie Carroll & Associates
  • Office Phone: (515) 490-8025
  • Listing Agent: Pennie Carroll

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 23, 2014
Home Sold
$147,000
Jul 08, 2011
Home Sold
$136,500
Aug 17, 2006
Home Sold
$136,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$199,800$3,860
2021$170,200$3,860
2020$148,900$3,860
2019$148,900$3,632
2018$136,500$3,632
2017$136,500$3,448

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Brubaker Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

2900 E 42nd St

6

Delaware Elementary

Public District PK-5

1.0 mi

4401 E 46th St

2

Stowe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.8 mi

1411 E 33rd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,304. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

28%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 3600 E 42nd Ct

The listing price of 3600 E 42nd Ct property is $269,500.

The property 3600 E 42nd Ct is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Active Listing: 3600 E 42nd Ct is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 3600 E 42nd Ct are: Brubaker Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Delaware Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Stowe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hoyt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,860 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 23, 2014 for $147,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 3600 E 42nd Ct has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 3600 E 42nd Ct is 930 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 3600 E 42nd Ct is 1981.

This home is located at 3600 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood. This 930 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $269,500.

Des Moines, IA housing market in June 2025 saw over 67 listings sold above listed price, more than 78 sold at listed price and over 153 sold below. In June 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7% less homes for sale than in May. 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.

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