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What's it like to live in 42nd Street?
Is 42nd Street a good place to live?
42nd Street is a neighbourhood in Des-Moines. Homes for sale here run a median of about $272,500. There is 1 school within the area. It's a quiet area with no major roads or rail lines running through it.
What are homes like in 42nd Street?
There are 6 homes for sale in and around 42nd Street, priced from $217,995 to $360,000 (median about $272,500). See the Homes page for current listings.
What schools are in 42nd Street?
There is 1 school in and around 42nd Street including Theodore Roosevelt High School. See the guide below for what's closest.
What's happening in 42nd Street this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around 42nd Street, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Who is 42nd Street best for?
Based on what's here, 42nd Street suits first-time buyers.
Choose your own adventure - 42nd Street
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Three hand-picked days through 42nd Street, every stop a real place.
More things to do →Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
What it costs to live in 42nd Street
From homes on the market right now in and around 42nd Street.
Schools in 42nd Street
1 school mapped in and around 42nd Street, closest first — ratings shown where families have left them.
Could you live here?
Falling for 42nd Street? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.
Around town this week
Fresh from local news covering 42nd Street and the surrounding area.
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Local tips
Insider knowledge from people who live here.
Good to know
What is there to do in 42nd Street?
42nd Street has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in 42nd Street?
Most of 42nd Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to 42nd Street?
42nd Street sits in Des Moines, Iowa, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in 42nd Street?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around 42nd Street, and can connect you with a local agent.