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OFF MARKET

2013 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,026 sqft (on 0.41 acres)

$268,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

$268,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

4 Beds

1.5 Baths

2,026 sqft

(on 0.41 acres)

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Description

You have found home! Updated ranch with 4 seasons family room and finished basement. Basement includes 3/4 bath, family room and bedroom. Main floor has a large great room with separate 4 seasons family room. Updated paint, updated carpet. Large .41 acre home site with 2 car detached and 1 car attached garage. Mechanic's dream? Maybe the whole family's dream?

2013 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,026 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1952. It last sold for $138,000 on Sep 2, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $268,900, with a rent estimate of $1,960/month.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2013 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
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 Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.41 acres

Price History for 2013 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/02/2016	$138,000	Sold	DMMLS #519912
Recording Date 09/02/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/23/2016	$144,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
06/15/2016	$149,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/14/2011	$83,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/14/2011 Contract Date 06/13/2011 County Transfer Tax $133 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/23/2011	$79,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $900 (-1%)
06/09/2011	$79,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-6%)
05/21/2011	$85,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,900 (-8%)
05/19/2011	$91,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $8,000 (-8%)
05/04/2011	$99,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-9%)
04/16/2011	$109,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/01/2009	$146,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/24/2009	$146,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$4,004
Assessment	$238,500

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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