For sale

Price cut: $10K (5/22)

$429,900

1121 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

6beds

2,283sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

6,118 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$188/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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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, Fully Fenced
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full

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: $188/sqft
Tax assessed value: $343,600
Annual tax amount: $6,476
Date on market: 3/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 105 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

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

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax 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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