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 2212 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $181,800 .

What is the price history for 2212 E 42nd St?

2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $46,000 in March 1990.

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 2212 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2212 E 42nd St?

The lot at 2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,193 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$181,800

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
805 sqft

2212 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,281/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 6, 1990 for $46,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$182K

Since last month

$6K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$12K (+7.1%)

Since last sale

$135K (+294.3%)

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 +55% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$181K
August 2026	$188K
July 2026	$185K
June 2026	$193K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$174K
February 2026	$176K
January 2026	$164K
2025
December 2025	$175K
November 2025	$172K
October 2025	$180K
September 2025	$169K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$183K
June 2025	$182K
May 2025	$173K
April 2025	$179K
March 2025	$185K
February 2025	$176K
January 2025	$173K
2024
December 2024	$187K
November 2024	$176K
October 2024	$183K
September 2024	$177K
August 2024	$185K
July 2024	$188K
June 2024	$182K
May 2024	$191K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$172K
February 2024	$175K
January 2024	$165K
2023
December 2023	$166K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$174K
September 2023	$175K
August 2023	$168K
July 2023	$179K
June 2023	$166K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$156K
March 2023	$150K
February 2023	$141K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$141K
November 2022	$143K
October 2022	$150K
September 2022	$152K
August 2022	$152K
July 2022	$154K
June 2022	$153K
May 2022	$151K
April 2022	$144K
March 2022	$137K
February 2022	$127K
January 2022	$128K
2021
December 2021	$129K
November 2021	$133K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$140K
July 2021	$143K
June 2021	$149K
May 2021	$156K
April 2021	$151K
March 2021	$149K
February 2021	$145K
January 2021	$141K
2020
December 2020	$140K
November 2020	$138K
October 2020	$137K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$136K
July 2020	$136K
June 2020	$135K
May 2020	$136K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$140K
February 2020	$141K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$140K
November 2019	$139K
October 2019	$138K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$135K
July 2019	$137K
June 2019	$139K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$134K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$134K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$135K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$134K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$128K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$126K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$120K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$124K
October 2017	$122K
September 2017	$122K
August 2017	$121K
July 2017	$126K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$127K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$121K
February 2017	$122K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$122K
October 2016	$121K
September 2016	$117K

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
4222 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$17,000	12/30/25	2	1	892

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
2204 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$224,600	3	1	1,153	Off Market
2200 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$197,600	3	1	961	Off Market
2120 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$231,100	3	2	1,625	Off Market
2118 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$165,000	Studio	1	744	Off Market
2106 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$84,400	1	1	480	Off Market
4165 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$145,400	2	1	1,017	Off Market
2233 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$113,000	1	1	708	Off Market
2229 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$154,300	3	1	832	Off Market
2213 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$167,700	3	2	750	Off Market
2209 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$96,300	1	1	487	Off Market
2121 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$205,000	3	2	952	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1976

805 sqft

$226/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2212 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA. 2212 E 42nd St is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 805 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10193 sqft and was built in 1976.

2212 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 805 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1976. It last sold for $46,000 on Mar 6, 1990. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $181,800, with a rent estimate of $1,179/month.

Home Details for 2212 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: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10193 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 6, 1990 Source: N/A	Sold	$46,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,732	$182,300

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
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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Woods

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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 2212 E 42nd St

What is 2212 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $181,800.
What is the price history for 2212 E 42nd St?
2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $46,000 in March 1990.
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 2212 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2212 E 42nd St?
The lot at 2212 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,193 sq ft).