37940 42nd St E, Palmdale, CA 93552
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$396,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 13, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,303 sqft

37940 42nd St E, Palmdale, CA 93552

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1990
1,303 sqft
$305/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 37940 42nd St E.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome in Palmdale with attached garage.
37940 42nd St E, Palmdale, CA 93552 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,303 sqft single-family home built in 1990. It last sold for $108,000 on Feb 17, 2015 (3,757% above the $2,800 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2024 with an asking price of $2,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 6, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $396,800, with a rent estimate of $2,853/month.

Home Details for 37940 42nd St E

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Yearly

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Comparable Sales for 37940 42nd St E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4444 E Avenue R #152, Palmdale, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$110,000
12/18/25
2
2
1,440 sqft
4444 E Avenue R #35, Palmdale, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$155,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,160 sqft
4444 E Avenue R #143, Palmdale, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$159,000
09/04/26
4
2
1,440 sqft
38027 Raintree Ln, Palmdale, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$465,000
05/12/26
3
2
1,549 sqft
3524 E Avenue R #6, Palmdale, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$105,000
11/24/25
3
2
1,272 sqft
3524 E Avenue R #226, Palmdale, CA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$120,000
05/15/26
3
2
1,344 sqft
4044 Belleshire Way, Palmdale, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$370,000
03/04/26
3
2
1,284 sqft
38143 42nd St E, Palmdale, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$430,000
02/18/26
3
2
1,384 sqft
38116 Meadow Wood St, Palmdale, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$445,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,384 sqft
3524 E Avenue R #243, Palmdale, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$154,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,248 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Palmdale

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,853/mo
Average rent
$2.7K
$40MoM
Available listings
280
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Palmdale

At least 1246 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Johnaonrosie08
    "They would like dog kind to everyone doesn’t like a vicious dog"
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  • Alexander Batchelor
    "Great walkways and green space. Trash cans spaced appropriately with complimentary poop bag dispensers"
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  • Dennis Lopez
    "Personal vehicles is necessary for this neighborhood as businesses and comercial centers are spaced farther then a mile "
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  • Casey Lillestol
    "There are tons of families around this area. The parks are great fun with lots of different sports. Soccer, baseball, and basketball being most popular. But a skatepark and tennis courts are definitely close. It’s a safe neighborhood that feels like home. "
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  • Loridee And Juan Cantillo
    "It’s a gated community on the east side of Palmdale. It’s relatively safe and near some schools. We have an HOA that actually does their job and even hosts events! "
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  • Romerocv2003
    "Respect and get along with earth other. It’s well taken care of is clean people here everyone gets along"
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  • Jose Campos
    "Yes but is very delates I see how waiting to long and sometimes raining and getting too wet or in summer people wait in temperatures above of hundred degrees very hot."
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  • Carlos Garcia
    "He have a very good neighbors in all the area, is very quiet and safe everyone take the others, I am blessed and happy for this place in Palmdale City thanks "
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  • Sallara88
    "I lived here for 14 years. It’s a peaceful neighborhood. Neighbors actively walk around the this neighborhood. I’m close to the freeway and the inner city."
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  • Trulia User
    "Gated community. Friendly neighbors. HHS down the hill. Super quiet area. The community has a lot of trails for walking and hiking."
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  • Hkfrederickson
    "Nothing. They need to bring back activities for children and adolescents. The mall is a joke. Need a indoor pool on the Westside of Palmdale- like off of Ave N between 50th -55th. "
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  • Lea Mendez
    "I take a single bus too get too my location and if I’m feeling lazy the train too get to the valley."
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  • Alicewollman
    "Some people take their aggressive dog off leash, making it unsafe for other dogs and the general public. "
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  • Angel S.
    "East Palmdale is an amazing place to live. Especially the area around Ave S and 40th street. Amazing schools and all amenities close by. "
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  • Jmaldonado9966
    "Palmdale/Lancaster is no longer a safe place to live. Couldn’t imagine paying that much on rent for this area "
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  • Clarkpatriceg
    "Too many people not enough shopping. A little country and run down. Designed a little like Vegas in the lay-out "
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  • Willie B.
    "I been here only a month and I love it it’s quiet and peaceful extra hot but everyone love the sunshine also most properties have swimming pools and lots of friendly people "
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  • Mrmrsjsutherland
    "There are always neighbors walking by and they wave and speak. There are fruit trees in our front yard and people passing by occasionally ask if they can have apricots. "
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  • Lisa P.
    "Elementary school around corner shopping a mile walking distance Quit for most part have sometimes noisy"
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  • Jim.courtney
    "I have lived here for 12 years and it is very quiet. I came from Simi Valley which rolled up around 8:00 pm. It’s the same here."
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  • Bengel.courtney
    "There are other families that live in this neighborhood. Kids play on sidewalks and street. there are friendly neighbors in this neighborhood."
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  • Jay R.
    "No other place like Montera Estates in Palmdale California. Great place to live. Great neighbors would highly recommend. "
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  • Amilcar S.
    "safe neighborhood friendly People Hardly Any wild party pass 10 lots of green feels 10 degrees cooler because of all the trees. Awesome place to live"
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  • Paulamarie M.
    "My neighborhood is very quiet. People are respectful of their neighbors. Also, there will not be as many noise complaints due to the amount of space you have "
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  • Jtruitt20
    "Great place to buy your first home! Has some crime, a lot of fireworks at night, but good place to start."
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  • Latrease C.
    "I live in AnaVerde Palmdale. Very safe. People walk their dogs morning, noon and night. Very family oriented, remote, and calm community. West Palmdale. "
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  • Jasmin J.
    "The city lights are nice we ha e a few food trucks out here the difference parks that we also have are nice and remodeled "
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  • Cosiotammy
    "Dog park events at my neighborhood park. Also holiday community events like the Christmas parade and "
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  • Steve.hofbauer
    "Lots of dogs in town, everyone has one, we have a couple of great dog parks, there’s one near the west side and one at a new park out on the East side "
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  • Mrmitchellmls
    "it's a wonderful place you don have to worry about loose dogs everyone animals are well controled and everyone cleans up after there walks . I have been here for 37 years"
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  • Steve.hofbauer
    "Summer concerts in the park, fall Kaleidoscope Festival, Dry Town Water Park, Playhouse performances, the finest Air Park in the Southwest "
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  • Banuelosgustavo68
    "yes alway people walking there dogs there alway really frendly in this neighborhood so i dont see any problems "
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  • Jordinmae1999
    "There are many dog owners that walk their dogs on a regular basis. I often see them walking their dog in the mornings."
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  • Cindy G.
    "There are lots of families with kids. Lots of schools. Lots of shopping. Lots of people and traffic. "
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  • Phyllisszierraevittatoe
    "Neighborhood needs more lights, street cleaned of debris and potholes fixed on Q-13. Fields kept clean also"
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  • Bruce S.
    "Palmdale is dangerous. Living in Palmdale means being armed and trained. The worlds most dangerous street gang (LASD) is present and ridiculously threatening. Observe any traffic stop. In Palmdale the weapon always comes out first. "
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  • Teno37teen
    "Always keep your children safe bc the people who drive in the neighborhoods don’t look out and have hit dogs and cats Lots of times"
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  • Mg93551
    "Great but there are plans to add a lot of low income housing on one of the busiest intersections which is sure to cause major congestion soon."
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  • Bobbi P.
    "My neighborhood is quiet and clean .All my neighbors are friendly. The grocery store is only 5 minutes away from my house."
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  • Saulchavez323
    "honestly it just depends because on Weekends it’s a good commute but on weekdays it is just awful. There are so many commuters coming from Los Angeles to Palmdale it is really ridiculous!"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 6, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,800
Nov 1, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,800
Dec 6, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Nov 29, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,300
Mar 19, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,000

Frequently asked questions about 37940 42nd St E

  • What is 37940 42nd St E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 37940 42nd St E in Palmdale, CA is $396,800.
  • What is the price history for 37940 42nd St E?
    37940 42nd St E in Palmdale, CA last sold for $108,000 in February 2015.
  • Is Palmdale a buyer's or seller's market?
    Palmdale is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Palmdale?
    The median sale price in Palmdale is $498K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.

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