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    • Price cut: $10.9K (7/15)
    $419,000

    1121 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    6beds
    2,283sqft
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    $2,957/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    6,118 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $184/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Spacious well-cared-for homeFenced yard
    Well-maintained 2-story home featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Rarely do you find a home with 6 bedrooms, making this move-in ready property a standout opportunity with exceptional space for comfortable living, entertaining, or investment potential. Conveniently located near Drake University, downtown Des Moines, shopping, dining, parks, and more. The fenced yard, two different kinds of pear trees, and stylish fireplace accent wall with framed TV included add even more appeal. A spacious, well-cared-for home ready for its next owner!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mel Barlaw (515)571-8910,

    RE/MAX Revolution

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736682MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Electric
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,283
      • Total interior livable area: 2,283 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 571

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 6,118 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6118
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 030/01437000000
      • Zoning: NS

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block, Poured
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $184/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $343,600
      • Annual tax amount: $6,476
      • Date on market: 3/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 151 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/15/2026Price change$419,000-2.5%$184/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736682 Report a problem
        5/22/2026Price change$429,900-2.3%$188/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736682 Report a problem
        4/30/2026Price change$439,900-1.1%$193/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736682 Report a problem
        4/14/2026Price change$445,000-1.1%$195/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736682 Report a problem
        3/20/2026Listed for sale$449,900+34.3%$197/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #736682 Report a problem
        11/18/2021Sold$335,000-4%$147/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #638832 Report a problem
        10/19/2021Pending sale$349,000$153/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #638832 Report a problem
        10/2/2021Listed for sale$349,000+66.2%$153/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #638832 Report a problem
        7/13/2021Sold$210,000+12%$92/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/20/2011Listing removed$187,500$82/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377081 Report a problem
        8/18/2011Price change$187,500-5.8%$82/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377081 Report a problem
        6/3/2011Price change$199,000-2.9%$87/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377081 Report a problem
        12/12/2010Listed for sale$205,000+68%$90/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377081 Report a problem
        11/1/2000Sold$122,000$53/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,844 +11%$343,600 +14%
        2024$5,266 +8.6%$301,300 +8.3%
        2023$4,848 -3.4%$278,200 +29.6%
        2022$5,020 +5.6%$214,600
        2021$4,756 -3.8%$214,600 +12.6%
        2020$4,942 -3.9%$190,600
        2019$5,144 +1%$190,600 -0.4%
        2018$5,092 $191,400
        2017$5,092 +10.1%$191,400 +9.1%
        2016$4,624 $175,500
        2015$4,624 +7%$175,500 +4%
        2014$4,320 $168,700
        2013-- $168,700 -0.9%
        2012-- $170,300
        2011-- $170,300 +3.1%
        2010-- $165,100
        2009-- $165,100 -2.7%
        2008-- $169,700
        2007-- $169,700 +2.1%
        2006-- $166,200
        2005-- $166,200 +13.5%
        2003-- $146,480 +21.8%
        2002-- $120,270 +21.6%
        2001-- $98,940
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Drake

        Getting around

        77 / 100
        Very Walkable
        39 / 100
        Some Transit
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

        Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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