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 the price history for 2001 E 42nd St?

2001 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $290,000 in December 2005.

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What are the closest schools to 2001 E 42nd St?

The closest schools to 2001 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).

OFF MARKET

2001 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

(on 2.74 acres)

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
2404 SE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	4.99	$147,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Lot Size

2.74 acres

About this House

This lot/land is located at 2001 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA. 2001 E 42nd St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has a lot size of 2.74 acres.

2001 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a lot/land in Gray's Woods. It last sold for $290,000 on Dec 20, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,061/month.

Home Details for 2001 E 42nd St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.74 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 27, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$249,999
Jun 29, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$249,999 Price decreased by 69%
Mar 31, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$799,000
Dec 20, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$290,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2021	$722	$32,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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
7y ago
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

Canas n.
Resident
8y ago
"Busy area. Close to shopping, convenience store, fast food. Pocket quiet areas. Good neighbors...... "
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Frequently asked questions about 2001 E 42nd St

What is the price history for 2001 E 42nd St?
2001 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $290,000 in December 2005.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What are the closest schools to 2001 E 42nd St?
The closest schools to 2001 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).