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 2106 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2106 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $84,400 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 2106 E 42nd St?

The closest schools to 2106 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).

Does 2106 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2106 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2106 E 42nd St?

The lot at 2106 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,708 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$84,400

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
480 sqft

2106 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$84.4K

Since last month

$8K (-8.5%)

Since last year

$8K (+9.8%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$84K
August 2026	$86K
July 2026	$92K
June 2026	$90K
May 2026	$94K
April 2026	$85K
March 2026	$82K
February 2026	$80K
January 2026	$80K
2025
December 2025	$78K
November 2025	$82K
October 2025	$78K
September 2025	$79K
August 2025	$77K
July 2025	$82K
June 2025	$79K
May 2025	$79K
April 2025	$79K
March 2025	$82K
February 2025	$80K
January 2025	$80K
2024
December 2024	$84K
November 2024	$77K
October 2024	$82K
September 2024	$81K
August 2024	$82K
July 2024	$85K
June 2024	$86K
May 2024	$88K
April 2024	$84K
March 2024	$82K
February 2024	$77K
January 2024	$74K
2023
December 2023	$75K
November 2023	$77K
October 2023	$74K
September 2023	$76K
August 2023	$78K
July 2023	$80K
June 2023	$78K
May 2023	$76K
April 2023	$73K
March 2023	$69K
February 2023	$64K
January 2023	$64K
2022
December 2022	$65K
November 2022	$68K
October 2022	$69K
September 2022	$70K
August 2022	$69K
July 2022	$70K
June 2022	$70K
May 2022	$69K
April 2022	$66K
March 2022	$62K
February 2022	$58K
January 2022	$57K
2021
December 2021	$54K
November 2021	$56K
October 2021	$56K
September 2021	$56K
August 2021	$58K
July 2021	$60K
June 2021	$69K
May 2021	$82K
April 2021	$81K
March 2021	$80K
February 2021	$81K
January 2021	$77K
2020
December 2020	$75K
November 2020	$72K
October 2020	$74K
September 2020	$77K
August 2020	$73K
July 2020	$71K
June 2020	$72K
May 2020	$79K
April 2020	$78K
March 2020	$83K
February 2020	$80K
January 2020	$80K
2019
December 2019	$81K
November 2019	$81K
October 2019	$83K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$79K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$86K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$90K
2018
December 2018	$87K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$73K
June 2018	$72K
May 2018	$75K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$68K
February 2018	$64K
January 2018	$58K
2017
December 2017	$68K
November 2017	$66K
October 2017	$66K
September 2017	$64K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$63K
April 2017	$65K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$54K
November 2016	$47K
October 2016	$51K
September 2016	$52K

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
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700

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
2102 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$204,000	3	2	840	Off Market
2026 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$160,200	3	1	840	Off Market
2020 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$277,600	4	2	2,232	Off Market
2004 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$183,300	3	1	870	Off Market
2000 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$185,300	3	1	869	Off Market
2118 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$165,000	Studio	1	744	Off Market
2120 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$231,100	3	2	1,625	Off Market
2200 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$197,600	3	1	961	Off Market
2204 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$224,600	3	1	1,153	Off Market
2212 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$181,800	Studio	1	805	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1954

480 sqft

$176/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2106 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA. 2106 E 42nd St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 480 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6708 sqft and was built in 1954.

2106 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 480 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1954. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $84,400, with a rent estimate of $874/month.

Home Details for 2106 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6708 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,182	$78,800

Home facts updated by county records

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
Parent Review
7y ago
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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 2106 E 42nd St

What is 2106 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2106 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $84,400.
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.
What are the closest schools to 2106 E 42nd St?
The closest schools to 2106 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).
Does 2106 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2106 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2106 E 42nd St?
The lot at 2106 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,708 sq ft).