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 2120 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $231,100 .

What is the price history for 2120 E 42nd St?

2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in September 2004.

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 2120 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2120 E 42nd St?

The lot at 2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,795 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$231,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,625 sqft

2120 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,608/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 23, 2004 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$231K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$9K (+4%)

Since last sale

$107K (+85.9%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$232K
August 2026	$234K
July 2026	$240K
June 2026	$235K
May 2026	$235K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$220K
February 2026	$217K
January 2026	$217K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$220K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$224K
July 2025	$237K
June 2025	$234K
May 2025	$232K
April 2025	$230K
March 2025	$231K
February 2025	$224K
January 2025	$225K
2024
December 2024	$232K
November 2024	$232K
October 2024	$229K
September 2024	$230K
August 2024	$232K
July 2024	$233K
June 2024	$235K
May 2024	$237K
April 2024	$232K
March 2024	$230K
February 2024	$224K
January 2024	$219K
2023
December 2023	$219K
November 2023	$220K
October 2023	$221K
September 2023	$223K
August 2023	$224K
July 2023	$225K
June 2023	$226K
May 2023	$228K
April 2023	$223K
March 2023	$218K
February 2023	$212K
January 2023	$211K
2022
December 2022	$211K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$221K
September 2022	$223K
August 2022	$222K
July 2022	$223K
June 2022	$223K
May 2022	$221K
April 2022	$212K
March 2022	$201K
February 2022	$188K
January 2022	$187K
2021
December 2021	$189K
November 2021	$191K
October 2021	$192K
September 2021	$192K
August 2021	$194K
July 2021	$196K
June 2021	$192K
May 2021	$196K
April 2021	$190K
March 2021	$187K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$179K
November 2020	$178K
October 2020	$177K
September 2020	$177K
August 2020	$177K
July 2020	$177K
June 2020	$176K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$176K
March 2020	$176K
February 2020	$175K
January 2020	$175K
2019
December 2019	$173K
November 2019	$172K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$175K
August 2019	$178K
July 2019	$177K
June 2019	$176K
May 2019	$175K
April 2019	$173K
March 2019	$171K
February 2019	$171K
January 2019	$170K
2018
December 2018	$167K
November 2018	$166K
October 2018	$168K
September 2018	$167K
August 2018	$169K
July 2018	$167K
June 2018	$163K
May 2018	$165K
April 2018	$164K
March 2018	$163K
February 2018	$161K
January 2018	$159K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$159K
October 2017	$158K
September 2017	$160K
August 2017	$158K
July 2017	$157K
June 2017	$157K
May 2017	$158K
April 2017	$154K
March 2017	$153K
February 2017	$153K
January 2017	$154K
2016
December 2016	$151K
November 2016	$151K
October 2016	$151K
September 2016	$151K

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	0.26	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
2118 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$165,000	Studio	1	744	Off Market
2106 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$84,400	1	1	480	Off Market
2102 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$204,000	3	2	840	Off Market
2026 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$160,200	3	1	840	Off Market
2020 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$277,600	4	2	2,232	Off Market
2200 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$197,600	3	1	961	Off Market
2204 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$224,600	3	1	1,153	Off Market
2212 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$181,800	Studio	1	805	Off Market
4165 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$145,400	2	1	1,017	Off Market
2233 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$113,000	1	1	708	Off Market
2229 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$154,300	3	1	832	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1963

1,625 sqft

$142/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2120 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA. 2120 E 42nd St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,625 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6795 sqft and was built in 1963.

2120 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,625 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1963. It last sold for $125,000 on Sep 23, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,100, with a rent estimate of $1,751/month.

Home Details for 2120 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1963Year Updated: 2001
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6795 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 23, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$125,000
Feb 12, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$29,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,438	$264,500

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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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.

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Frequently asked questions about 2120 E 42nd St

What is 2120 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $231,100.
What is the price history for 2120 E 42nd St?
2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in September 2004.
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 2120 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2120 E 42nd St?
The lot at 2120 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,795 sq ft).