3600 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
SEP 5, 2025

3600 E 42nd Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 930 sqft

$261,500

Last Sold: Sep 5, 2025
3% below list $270K
$281/sqft

$261,500

Last Sold: Sep 5, 2025
3% below list $270K
$281/sqft
4 Beds
2 Baths
930 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome Home! Like brand new and ready for YOU! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has been newly painted inside and out, new flooring throughout most of the home and is complete with BRAND NEW kitchen appliances! The upper level has gorgeous new LVP in the living room, kitchen and down the hallway. There are also 3 bedrooms (with brand new carpet) and a full bath. The lower level has a very spacious family/rec room and 4th bedroom (new carpet in both), a ¾ bath and laundry & storage room - washer & dryer included! Out back you will find the newly stained deck overlooking the oversized 2+ car garage and fenced yard! There is also a shed out behind the garage if you need more storage. With this home situated on a large corner lot with beautiful, mature trees & landscaping, plus MOVE IN READY, don’t wait to set up your showing!
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 September 08, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$281/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3600 E 42nd Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 930 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Multi/SplitFloors: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Deck, Fully FencedFoundation: Block, 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): 372 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 21

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Split-Foyer
Building
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06007596619000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $269,500Price Per Sqft: $281/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Aug 05 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: 930 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9888.12 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 722241Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 490-8025Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06007596619000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Pennie Carroll, (515) 490-8025
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with: Ben Irlbeck, RE/MAX Results
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#722241

Price History for 3600 E 42nd Ct

DatePriceEventSource
09/05/2025$261,500Sold
DMMLS #722241
08/05/2025$269,500PendingDMMLS #722241
07/14/2025$269,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #722241
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
10/23/2014$147,000Sold
N/A
08/06/2014$144,500PriceChange
N/A
06/22/2014$146,000PriceChange
N/A
06/16/2014$147,000Listed For SaleN/A
07/08/2011$136,500Sold
N/A
08/17/2006$135,500Sold
N/A
05/30/2000$98,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,012
Assessment$226,500
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,603/mo
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Comparable Sales for 3600 E 42nd Ct

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4242 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$255,000
03/19/26
5
2
816
4125 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$245,000
12/12/25
4
1.5
1,048
4150 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$267,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,000
3918 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$235,000
05/22/26
4
2
988
3633 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$199,000
02/27/26
2
2
754
4140 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$270,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,140
4237 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$248,900
01/14/26
4
2
924

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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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3600 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 930 sqft single-family home built in 1981. 3600 E 42nd Ct is located in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3600 E 42nd Ct was last sold on Sep 5, 2025 for $261,500 (3% lower than the asking price of $269,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 3600 E 42nd Ct is $263,300.