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OFF MARKET

1920 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 sqft

$241,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,602/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$241,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,602/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,350 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1920 E 42nd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2008

Living Area

1,350 sqft

Price/Sqft

$179

About this House

Move right in! This home has had the big ticket items taken care of! Driveway/concrete work is complete, as well as landscaping to allow proper drainage. Plus, all new paint and luxury vinyl flooring to modernize the home! 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the main level, with a full unfinished daylight basement. Private lot, and storage shed included. Walking distance to parks and trails! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

1920 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,350 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 2008. It last sold for $165,000 on Oct 23, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $241,000, with a rent estimate of $1,866/month.

Home Details for 1920 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price History for 1920 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/23/2020	$165,000	Sold	DMMLS #613704
Recording Date 10/23/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/13/2020	$165,000	Pending	Agent Provided

09/24/2020	$165,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,900 (-2%)
09/15/2020	$167,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
09/10/2020	$168,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/03/2020	$128,000	Sold	DMMLS #604711
Recording Date 08/03/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/17/2020	$137,000	Pending	Agent Provided

06/29/2020	$137,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
06/08/2020	$142,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

05/08/2020	$142,000	Pending	Agent Provided

04/15/2020	$142,700	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $100 (-0%)
03/18/2020	$142,800	Pending	Agent Provided

03/12/2020	$142,800	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/09/2014	$95,000	Sold	DMMLS #429853
Recording Date 04/09/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/25/2014	$109,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/19/2001	$4,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/19/2001 Contract Date 11/07/2001 County Transfer Tax $7 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,248
Assessment	$254,200

Home facts updated by county records

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