3601 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3601 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 929 sqft

$227,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 22, 2026

$227,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 22, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
929 sqft

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Description

Great Starter Home with all Appliances Included! Split foyer with updated mechanicals. Pride of ownership and well appointed throughout! Main level: 3 bedrooms, a full bath, kitchen with large pantry, dining area with access to deck. Comfortable living room area with lots of natural light. Lower level: nicely finished area with daylight windows and suitable for: family room, bedroom, or office. There is also a partial bathroom and laundry room! A good sized 2 car garage and cement driveway for off street parking. The spacious backyard has a storage shed and a bordering fence. Average billing from Mid-American is $90. (During the past 24 months average gas & electric). 1st time buyers (or if you have not owned a home - a family residence - in the past 3 years) You may qualify for up to $8,000 TAX CREDIT!!! The time to buy is right NOW!
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Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3601 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9888 sqft

Price History for 3601 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
06/09/2010$113,500Sold
N/A
04/17/2010$115,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/13/2010$120,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/30/2010$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/13/2001$103,500Sold
N/A
05/26/1998$93,500Sold
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$3,420
Assessment$203,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,468/mo
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Comparable Sales for 3601 E 42nd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$141,000
05/01/26
3
1
930
4163 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$180,000
07/10/25
3
1
850
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$235,000
05/22/26
3
2
864
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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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3601 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 929 sqft single-family home built in 1990. 3601 E 42nd St is located in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3601 E 42nd St was last sold on Jun 9, 2010 for $113,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 3601 E 42nd St is $227,500.