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OFF MARKET

2000 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

3 Beds
1 Bath
869 sqft

$190,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,277/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$190,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,277/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

869 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $190,000, with a rent estimate of $1,466/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

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 History for 2000 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/20/2020	$132,500	Sold	DMMLS #609305
Recording Date 08/20/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/29/2017	$118,000	Sold	DMMLS #545011
Recording Date 09/29/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/17/2017	$119,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/28/2017	$119,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/02/2009	$104,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/02/2009 Contract Date 01/27/2009 County Transfer Tax $167 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/09/2008	$113,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/22/2008	$113,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/06/2007	$61,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/06/2007 Contract Date 08/06/2007 County Transfer Tax $98 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,136
Assessment	$178,800

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $149,200
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638 sqft
1918 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $294,300
3 bd
3 ba
1,716 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $278,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,474 sqft
3407 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $282,700
3 bd
3 ba
1,528 sqft
3401 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $271,700
3 bd
3 ba
1,464 sqft
3311 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,100
3 bd
1 ba
870 sqft
2004 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $278,400
4 bd
2 ba
2,232 sqft
2020 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,300
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
2026 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,400
3 bd
2 ba
840 sqft
2102 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $95,100
1 bd
1 ba
480 sqft
2106 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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