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 2013 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $267,600 .

What is the price history for 2013 E 42nd St?

2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $138,000 in September 2016.

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 2013 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2013 E 42nd St?

The lot at 2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.41 acres (17,903 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$267,600

Trulia Estimate

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

2013 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,851/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 2, 2016 for $138,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$268K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$7K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$130K (+94%)

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 +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$268K
August 2026	$270K
July 2026	$272K
June 2026	$269K
May 2026	$268K
April 2026	$264K
March 2026	$260K
February 2026	$254K
January 2026	$251K
2025
December 2025	$254K
November 2025	$258K
October 2025	$259K
September 2025	$261K
August 2025	$262K
July 2025	$264K
June 2025	$268K
May 2025	$268K
April 2025	$266K
March 2025	$265K
February 2025	$259K
January 2025	$261K
2024
December 2024	$267K
November 2024	$269K
October 2024	$264K
September 2024	$266K
August 2024	$262K
July 2024	$263K
June 2024	$263K
May 2024	$267K
April 2024	$264K
March 2024	$261K
February 2024	$255K
January 2024	$252K
2023
December 2023	$249K
November 2023	$247K
October 2023	$252K
September 2023	$251K
August 2023	$253K
July 2023	$253K
June 2023	$253K
May 2023	$254K
April 2023	$247K
March 2023	$241K
February 2023	$229K
January 2023	$223K
2022
December 2022	$224K
November 2022	$229K
October 2022	$236K
September 2022	$237K
August 2022	$236K
July 2022	$239K
June 2022	$242K
May 2022	$239K
April 2022	$232K
March 2022	$227K
February 2022	$220K
January 2022	$217K
2021
December 2021	$220K
November 2021	$220K
October 2021	$219K
September 2021	$218K
August 2021	$219K
July 2021	$218K
June 2021	$212K
May 2021	$201K
April 2021	$191K
March 2021	$190K
February 2021	$187K
January 2021	$186K
2020
December 2020	$188K
November 2020	$186K
October 2020	$175K
September 2020	$175K
August 2020	$178K
July 2020	$178K
June 2020	$177K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$174K
March 2020	$173K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$169K
2019
December 2019	$169K
November 2019	$172K
October 2019	$163K
September 2019	$161K
August 2019	$157K
July 2019	$157K
June 2019	$158K
May 2019	$156K
April 2019	$157K
March 2019	$157K
February 2019	$157K
January 2019	$154K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$154K
September 2018	$153K
August 2018	$153K
July 2018	$153K
June 2018	$152K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$152K
March 2018	$150K
February 2018	$149K
January 2018	$148K
2017
December 2017	$149K
November 2017	$147K
October 2017	$146K
September 2017	$147K
August 2017	$146K
July 2017	$144K
June 2017	$143K
May 2017	$143K
April 2017	$142K
March 2017	$142K
February 2017	$141K
January 2017	$140K
2016
December 2016	$140K
November 2016	$139K
October 2016	$139K
September 2016	$138K

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	0.28	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
2201 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$197,400	3	1	1,101	Off Market
2205 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$231,200	3	1	1,309	Off Market
4219 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$210,100	2	1	1,110	Off Market
4223 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$295,900	3	2	1,520	Off Market
4235 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.14	$182,600	3	1	1,128	Off Market
3875 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.42	$229,600	3	2	1,092	Off Market
4208 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$229,300	3	1	920	Off Market
4201 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$209,600	4	2	1,408	Off Market
4205 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$214,200	3	2	1,092	Off Market
4209 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$231,800	3	2	1,020	Off Market
4213 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$218,000	3	1	1,448	Off Market
4217 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$227,100	3	2	948	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1952

0.41 acre lot

2,026 sqft

$132/sqft

Garage

About this House

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $267,600, with a rent estimate of $1,993/month.

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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 2, 2016 Source: DMMLS #519912	Sold	$138,000
Jun 23, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$144,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 15, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Jul 14, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$83,000
Jun 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,000 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 9, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 6%
May 21, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 8%
May 19, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$91,900 Price decreased by 8%
May 4, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,900 Price decreased by 9%
Apr 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$109,900
May 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$146,900
Mar 24, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$146,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,004	$238,500

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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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

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Frequently asked questions about 2013 E 42nd St

What is 2013 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $267,600.
What is the price history for 2013 E 42nd St?
2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $138,000 in September 2016.
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 2013 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2013 E 42nd St?
The lot at 2013 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.41 acres (17,903 sq ft).