2201 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,101 sqft (on 0.49 acres)
$201,100
as of Aug 11, 2026
$201,100
as of Aug 11, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,101 sqft
(on 0.49 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.49 acres
Living Area
1,101 sqft
Price/Sqft
$183
Parking
Garage
About this House
3 bedroom ranch home on almost a 1/2 acre in town! Updates include new roof, gutters, soffit, fascia and siding in 2009. New furnace in 2014. Huge flat backyard with a spacious deck and gazebo. Kitchen has plenty of storage with ample cabinet space. Oversized attached one car garage. House is within the NFC boundaries and may be eligible for a $10,000 grant and $2,500 towards closing costs.
2201 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,101 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1951. It last sold for $106,000 on Aug 1, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $201,100, with a rent estimate of $1,497/month.
Home Details for 2201 E 42nd St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1 |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1951 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.49 acres |
Price History for 2201 E 42nd St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/01/2016 | $106,000 | Sold | DMMLS #511038 |
| 06/13/2016 | $109,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/02/2016 | $109,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/31/2016 | $115,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/27/2016 | $115,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 02/05/2016 | $115,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/01/2015 | $125,000 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $3,194 |
| Assessment | $192,300 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 2201 E 42nd St.
- East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y ago - Hoyt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 458 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe were warned about sending our kids to this school as we were new to the area. We did attempt to open enroll to another school but being as we moved so late, they were full so I can’t help but feel we got “stuck” with this school.This will be our first and only year at this school. The kids that attend here are terribly behaved. Bullying is an issue, there seems to be no dress code, and there are A LOT of thieves here. My son also got into a fight here (he was defending himself from a kid who was bothering him the entire year) and it was poorly handled by the school. Basically was told to come pick up our child and the lady wasn’t even going to tell me what happened that had led up to the fight. That was annoying. We’re military so we move often and we have never had issues with any school like this or dealt with kids like the ones that go to this school. The kids here have severe behavior issues.Parent Review4mo ago - Brubaker Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 551 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him thereParent Review7y ago 
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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 2201 E 42nd St
- What is 2201 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 2201 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $201,100.
- What is the price history for 2201 E 42nd St?2201 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $106,000 in August 2016.
- 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 $211K. That is up $5.03K from the prior month.
- Does 2201 E 42nd St have air conditioning?Yes, 2201 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- How big is the lot at 2201 E 42nd St?The lot at 2201 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.49 acres (21,388 sq ft).