3611 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3611 E 42nd Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 930 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

$195,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,315/mo*
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$195,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,315/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
930 sqft
(on 0.39 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This spacious and lovely 4 bed, 1 bath home is conveniently located on a quiet street in East Des Moines. Cozy & updated kitchen, new LVP flooring, partially finished basement with a 4th bedroom and TONS of storage space. Situated on a large .38 acre lot, this home also features a HUGE backyard for all your outdoor entertaining! Schedule your private showing today!
3611 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 930 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1980. It last sold for $180,000 on Dec 2, 2024 (5% below the $190,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $195,300, with a rent estimate of $1,589/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3611 E 42nd Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 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
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: Multi/Split

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: StorageExterior: Deck, StorageFoundation: Poured
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 400 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 35

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Split-Foyer
Building
Construction Materials: See RemarksDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06007596634000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $190,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Oct 18 2024

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: 0.39 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 703484Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 822-0171Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06007596634000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Amy Meyer, (515) 822-0171
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with: Gonzalez, Nancy, 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#703484

Price History for 3611 E 42nd Ct

DatePriceEventSource
12/02/2024$180,000Sold
DMMLS #703484
10/18/2024$190,000PendingDMMLS #703484
09/10/2024$190,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #703484
04/27/2015$117,000Sold
DMMLS #449791
11/25/2014$122,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/26/2014$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$3,460
Assessment$207,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3611 E 42nd Ct

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3600 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$261,500
09/05/25
4
2
930
3607 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$248,000
05/06/26
3
1
1,008
4027 NE 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$193,900
03/05/26
3
1
936
4118 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$145,000
12/23/25
3
1
916
4136 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$164,500
10/10/25
3
1
864
4106 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/11/26
3
1
864
3606 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$178,000
01/29/26
3
1
912
3101 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$237,500
11/12/25
3
2
1,264

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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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