3919 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3919 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,666 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$278,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,824/mo*
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$278,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,824/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,666 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

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Description

Looking for the perfect home for your growing family - look no further! This home was built with family in mind with a spacious main floor living room/dining and eat-in kitchen area. The fenced-in backyard allows for lots of room to run and play, a fire-pit area, deck and a patio. The upper level has 4 rooms and full bath. The basement has a non-conforming 5th bedroom, full bathroom, laundry, areas for kids' games/crafts and a perfect movie-hangout for your teenagers. This home has been well-taken care of with attention to the details and many enhancements - stone on the front, new garage doors, exterior lighting, backsplash, addition of bathroom in lower level and more! The location is superb in the metro - sitting on .3 acres. This home = great value!
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.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3919 E 42nd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1973Year Updated: 1973
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 3919 E 42nd St

DatePriceEventSource
12/28/2015$166,500Sold
DMMLS #506344
11/03/2015$169,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/17/2015$175,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/23/2008$179,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/02/2008$179,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/23/2001$124,500Sold
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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$4,278
Assessment$244,300
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,996/mo
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Comparable Sales for 3919 E 42nd St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$265,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,008
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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3919 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,666 sqft single-family home built in 1973. 3919 E 42nd St is located in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3919 E 42nd St was last sold on Dec 28, 2015 for $166,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 3919 E 42nd St is $278,700.