2205 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Gray's Woods
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,309 sqft (on 0.68 acres)
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,309 sqft
(on 0.68 acres)
Local Information
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Description
This charming ranch home boasts three bedrooms, plus bonus room on the main floor for those seeking extra space for a home office or guest room. Open living/dining space providing plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing family dinners. The home features a large full bathroom with ample storage space.
The dry and useable basement offers plenty of extra space for storage or recreation space. Separate laundry space is ready to finish into your perfect laundry room.
The large fenced back yard at nearly 3/4 of an acre is ready to entertain visitors with its expansive green space, ideal for outdoor gatherings and games.
Furthermore, the home comes equipped with an attached, workshop as well as a single-car garage, providing easy access to your vehicle.
While the home does require some cosmetic upgrades and TLC, the potential for customization and personalized touches is endless. Located in the NFC area, the home is eligible for up to $10,000 in funding for new windows or other upgrades, allowing you to make the necessary improvements to turn this house into your dream home.
The dry and useable basement offers plenty of extra space for storage or recreation space. Separate laundry space is ready to finish into your perfect laundry room.
The large fenced back yard at nearly 3/4 of an acre is ready to entertain visitors with its expansive green space, ideal for outdoor gatherings and games.
Furthermore, the home comes equipped with an attached, workshop as well as a single-car garage, providing easy access to your vehicle.
While the home does require some cosmetic upgrades and TLC, the potential for customization and personalized touches is endless. Located in the NFC area, the home is eligible for up to $10,000 in funding for new windows or other upgrades, allowing you to make the necessary improvements to turn this house into your dream home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 14, 2023
Home Highlights
Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 2205 E 42nd St
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1309 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, See Remarks, StoveDishwasherDryerMicrowave |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 22 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1957 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Wood Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06007672000000 |
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Price List Price: $215,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Jun 09 2023 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 1309 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.68 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 673253Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 265-7200Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06007672000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Brittany Giefer, (515) 265-7200
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with: Karla Alaniz, (515) 897-9027, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Co-Buyer's Agent: Junior Ibarra, (515) 497-8133, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#673253
Price History for 2205 E 42nd St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/14/2023 | $189,000 | Sold | DMMLS #673253 |
| 06/09/2023 | $215,000 | Pending | DMMLS #673253 |
| 05/16/2023 | $215,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #673253 |
| 04/18/2014 | $110,000 | Sold | DMMLS #429925 |
| 01/29/2014 | $115,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/25/2013 | $112,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/15/2012 | $112,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 07/29/2012 | $112,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $3,590 |
| Assessment | $216,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2205 E 42nd St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 05/22/25 | 3 | 1 | 910 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $178,000 | 07/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 969 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $153,000 | 04/24/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,110 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $169,500 | 09/08/25 | 3 | 1 | 910 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $162,000 | 06/27/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,037 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 05/23/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,064 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 12/08/25 | 2 | 1 | 616 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,536 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 03/31/26 | 2 | 1 | 768 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 2205 E 42nd St.
- East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2040 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review2y ago - Hoyt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 486 Students
1/10GreatSchools 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 Review1mo ago - Brubaker Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 622 Students
1/10GreatSchools 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
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2205 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,309 sqft single-family home built in 1957. 2205 E 42nd St is located in Gray's Woods, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 2205 E 42nd St was last sold on Jul 14, 2023 for $189,000 (12% lower than the asking price of $215,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2205 E 42nd St is $232,400.