Are yards well-kept in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Do residents of Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's quiet

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 1918 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $141,600 .

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

What are the closest schools to 1918 E 42nd St?

The closest schools to 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA are Brubaker Elementary School (rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10).

Does 1918 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1918 E 42nd St?

The lot at 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (13,111 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$141,600

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
2 Baths
638 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

1918 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,014/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$142K

Since last month

$800 (-0.6%)

Since last year

$8K (+5.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$140K
August 2026	$141K
July 2026	$147K
June 2026	$145K
May 2026	$147K
April 2026	$139K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$130K
January 2026	$128K
2025
December 2025	$130K
November 2025	$132K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$131K
July 2025	$139K
June 2025	$138K
May 2025	$135K
April 2025	$135K
March 2025	$138K
February 2025	$135K
January 2025	$135K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$139K
September 2024	$139K
August 2024	$138K
July 2024	$143K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$137K
March 2024	$136K
February 2024	$130K
January 2024	$126K
2023
December 2023	$129K
November 2023	$128K
October 2023	$130K
September 2023	$132K
August 2023	$133K
July 2023	$134K
June 2023	$132K
May 2023	$131K
April 2023	$127K
March 2023	$121K
February 2023	$115K
January 2023	$115K
2022
December 2022	$116K
November 2022	$119K
October 2022	$125K
September 2022	$126K
August 2022	$125K
July 2022	$128K
June 2022	$127K
May 2022	$125K
April 2022	$120K
March 2022	$114K
February 2022	$109K
January 2022	$109K
2021
December 2021	$106K
November 2021	$110K
October 2021	$112K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$115K
July 2021	$118K
June 2021	$126K
May 2021	$137K
April 2021	$136K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$124K
November 2020	$122K
October 2020	$120K
September 2020	$119K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$112K
June 2020	$112K
May 2020	$112K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$119K
February 2020	$119K
January 2020	$120K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$119K
October 2019	$121K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$122K
June 2019	$123K
May 2019	$122K
April 2019	$119K
March 2019	$120K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$118K
2018
December 2018	$117K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$117K
August 2018	$113K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$109K
May 2018	$108K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$106K
February 2018	$109K
January 2018	$111K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$102K
October 2017	$103K
September 2017	$101K
August 2017	$99K
July 2017	$106K
June 2017	$107K
May 2017	$106K
April 2017	$104K
March 2017	$103K
February 2017	$102K
January 2017	$104K
2016
December 2016	$101K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$101K
September 2016	$100K

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
3413 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.00	$286,400	3	3	1,716	Off Market
3407 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.98	$269,600	3	3	1,474	Off Market
3401 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.97	$277,400	3	3	1,528	Off Market
3311 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.96	$263,400	3	3	1,464	Off Market
3301 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.95	$213,600	2	1	982	Off Market
3217 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.94	$316,100	3	2	1,450	Off Market
2000 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$185,300	3	1	869	Off Market
2004 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$183,300	3	1	870	Off Market
2020 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$277,600	4	2	2,232	Off Market
2026 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$160,200	3	1	840	Off Market
2102 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$204,000	3	2	840	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1942

0.3 acre lot

638 sqft

$222/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1918 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA. 1918 E 42nd St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and approximately 638 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.30 acres and was built in 1942.

1918 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 638 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1942. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $141,600, with a rent estimate of $919/month.

Home Details for 1918 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1942Year Updated: 1987
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,776	$158,000

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Brubaker Elementary School
K-5
Public
551 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him there
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Woods

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What Locals Say about Gray's Woods

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"Busy area. Close to shopping, convenience store, fast food. Pocket quiet areas. Good neighbors...... "
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Frequently asked questions about 1918 E 42nd St

What is 1918 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $141,600.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
What are the closest schools to 1918 E 42nd St?
The closest schools to 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA are Brubaker Elementary School (rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10).
Does 1918 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1918 E 42nd St?
The lot at 1918 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (13,111 sq ft).