3101 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
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SOLD
NOV 12, 2025

3101 E 42nd Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,264 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

$237,500

Last Sold: Nov 12, 2025
0% below list $238K
$188/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,579/mo*
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$237,500

Last Sold: Nov 12, 2025
0% below list $238K
$188/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,579/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,264 sqft
(on 0.38 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Well maintained and clean ranch style home that is move-in ready. Extra large fenced yard for the kids or pets. This is a 3 bedroom and 2 bath home with a formal dining room and large living room on the main level. The basement contains a large family room with a bar. The unfinished basement area contains plenty of shelving for storage. The basement also contains a washer, dryer, chest freezer, sofa, desk, book shelf, countertop microwave, file cabinet, and safe which can stay with the home. Home being sold as-is. Basement finish square footage is per seller.
3101 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,264 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1977. It last sold for the $238,000 asking price on Nov 12, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $237,400, with a rent estimate of $1,700/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$188/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3101 E 42nd Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1264 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Vinyl
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Deck, Fully FencedFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 650 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06007596552000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $238,000Price Per Sqft: $188/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 29 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1264 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 727134Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 491-9360Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06007596552000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Lynn Benson, (515) 491-9360
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with: Sanela Kremic, (515) 639-1064, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#727134

Price History for 3101 E 42nd Ct

DatePriceEventSource
11/12/2025$237,500Sold
DMMLS #727134
09/29/2025$238,000PendingDMMLS #727134
09/27/2025$238,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #727134

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$3,586
Assessment$236,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3101 E 42nd Ct

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Distance
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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4207 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA
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$225,000
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1.5
831
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$285,000
05/29/26
3
2.5
1,500
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$270,500
04/02/26
3
1.5
1,632
3112 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
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$210,000
06/09/26
3
2
1,282
4125 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
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$245,000
12/12/25
4
1.5
1,048
4140 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
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$270,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,140
3600 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$261,500
09/05/25
4
2
930
4242 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$255,000
03/19/26
5
2
816
4158 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$250,000
07/21/25
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2.5
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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens
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What Locals Say about Sheridan Gardens

At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say kids play outside

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 21 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 19 % Say there are community events

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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2015. This neighborhood is a great place to raise a family in and overall the neighbors are nice and the neighborhood is quiet. Everyone keeps their yards looking neat. "
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