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 2000 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $185,300 .

What is the price history for 2000 E 42nd St?

2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $132,500 in August 2020.

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.

Does 2000 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2000 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$185,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
869 sqft

2000 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 20, 2020 for $132,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$185K

Since last month

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.2%)

Since last sale

$53K (+39.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +58% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$185K
August 2026	$186K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$188K
May 2026	$186K
April 2026	$185K
March 2026	$180K
February 2026	$177K
January 2026	$177K
2025
December 2025	$176K
November 2025	$180K
October 2025	$182K
September 2025	$179K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$182K
June 2025	$184K
May 2025	$182K
April 2025	$182K
March 2025	$182K
February 2025	$178K
January 2025	$178K
2024
December 2024	$182K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$183K
September 2024	$182K
August 2024	$186K
July 2024	$188K
June 2024	$188K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$184K
March 2024	$181K
February 2024	$177K
January 2024	$175K
2023
December 2023	$175K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$176K
September 2023	$177K
August 2023	$177K
July 2023	$181K
June 2023	$179K
May 2023	$175K
April 2023	$171K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$166K
January 2023	$166K
2022
December 2022	$167K
November 2022	$169K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$174K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$175K
May 2022	$174K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$161K
February 2022	$155K
January 2022	$154K
2021
December 2021	$153K
November 2021	$151K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$148K
August 2021	$148K
July 2021	$148K
June 2021	$146K
May 2021	$144K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$141K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$135K
2020
December 2020	$132K
November 2020	$133K
October 2020	$133K
September 2020	$133K
August 2020	$133K
July 2020	$133K
June 2020	$132K
May 2020	$131K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$129K
February 2020	$127K
January 2020	$128K
2019
December 2019	$128K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$127K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$127K
May 2019	$126K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$127K
January 2019	$124K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$124K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$122K
March 2018	$121K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$120K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$118K
October 2017	$118K
September 2017	$118K
August 2017	$116K
July 2017	$117K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$121K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$117K
2016
December 2016	$114K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$116K
September 2016	$117K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2001 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$136,000	09/08/26	3	2	1,115

Home facts updated by county records

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
1918 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$141,600	1	2	638	Off Market
3413 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.95	$286,400	3	3	1,716	Off Market
3407 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.93	$269,600	3	3	1,474	Off Market
3401 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.92	$277,400	3	3	1,528	Off Market
3311 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.91	$263,400	3	3	1,464	Off Market
2004 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$183,300	3	1	870	Off Market
2020 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$277,600	4	2	2,232	Off Market
2026 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$160,200	3	1	840	Off Market
2102 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$204,000	3	2	840	Off Market
2106 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$84,400	1	1	480	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1971

869 sqft

$213/sqft

Garage

About this House

Looking for the perfect starter home, then look no further. This inviting and move in ready 1971 Split Level Foyer home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an open concept kitchen/ dining/ family area. This home comes complete with a walk out deck and a fenced in back yard. This is a great home at an even better price that won't last long. Don't miss the chance to be the proud new owners, schedule your showing today

2000 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 869 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1971. It last sold for $132,500 on Aug 20, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $185,300, with a rent estimate of $1,331/month.

Home Details for 2000 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
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6600 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 20, 2020 Source: DMMLS #609305	Sold	$132,500
Sep 29, 2017 Source: DMMLS #545011	Sold	$118,000
Aug 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$119,000
Jul 28, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,000
Feb 2, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500
May 9, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$113,900
Apr 22, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$113,900
Aug 6, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,136	$178,800

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
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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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Frequently asked questions about 2000 E 42nd St

What is 2000 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $185,300.
What is the price history for 2000 E 42nd St?
2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $132,500 in August 2020.
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.
Does 2000 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2000 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2000 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.