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121 42nd St; Des Moines, IA Property Details

121 42nd St, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1913. This property is currently Financed and is not for sale. Our records show that 121 42nd St has 5 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms, and a total of 3,093 square feet. The lot size of 121 42nd St is 16,900 square feet.

Off market
121 42nd St Des Moines, IA 50312
$525,000 Listing Price
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,093 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Financed
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Individual
  • Owner Status: Individual
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Purchase Price: $369,000
  • Open Loans: 4
  • Gross Yield: 9.757%
  • APN: 090/00643-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 14 years

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior Wall Type: Brick
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Tile
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Attic: true

Measurements

  • Total: 3,093/SqFt
  • Lot: 16,900/SqFt
  • Attic: 529/SqFt
  • Gross: 3,604/SqFt
  • Garage: 572/SqFt
  • Living: 3,093/SqFt
  • Basement: 961/SqFt
  • Building: 3,604/SqFt
  • Ground: 1,057/SqFt
  • Attic Finished: 529/SqFt
  • Basement Finished: 450/SqFt
  • Basement Unfinished: 511/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $119.30

Legal Description

  • Description: S 84.5F W 200F LTS 134, 135, 136 & 137 SUB DIV OF LTS 11, 14 & 15 BROWNS WOODS
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.57834 / -93.67383
  • Subdivision: Browns Woods Sd Lots 11,14-15
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 2915
  • Bathroom Fixtures: 1
  • Cooling: Central
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

121 42nd St has no associated ownership info
121 42nd St has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

121 42nd St has 10 associated Taxes items

121 42nd St, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $578,700. The APN we've located for 121 42nd St is 090/00643-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $578,700
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  090/00643-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  106800
  • Market Land Value:  106800
  • Tax Amount:  9938
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  578700
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

121 42nd St has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $578,700 Land Value $106,800 Improvement Value $471,900 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $9,938 Change Rate -0.079815% Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $515,600 Land Value $94,700 Improvement Value $420,900 Tax Amount $10,800 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020946%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $467,100 Land Value $81,800 Improvement Value $385,300 Tax Amount $10,800 Change Rate +0.022921% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023121%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $467,100 Land Value $81,800 Improvement Value $385,300 Tax Amount $10,558 Change Rate -0.03703% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022603%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $431,700 Land Value $75,200 Improvement Value $356,500 Tax Amount $10,964 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025397%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $431,700 Land Value $75,200 Improvement Value $356,500 Tax Amount $10,964 Change Rate +0.060143% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025397%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $397,500 Land Value $66,800 Improvement Value $330,700 Tax Amount $10,342 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026018%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $397,500 Land Value $66,800 Improvement Value $330,700 Tax Amount $10,342 Change Rate +0.117088% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026018%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $350,800 Land Value $58,200 Improvement Value $292,600 Tax Amount $9,258 Change Rate +0.027069% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026391%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $350,800 Land Value $58,200 Improvement Value $292,600 Tax Amount $9,014 Change Rate -0.021494% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025696%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $346,700 Land Value $56,600 Improvement Value $290,100 Tax Amount $9,212 Change Rate +1.047411% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026571%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $4,499.34 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate