2-sty+top-bottom duplex with both units currently occupied with long-term tenants. $1,550 monthly gross income. Unit 1: 2 BR, 1BA rents at $750/mo. Unit 2: 2 BR, 1 BA rents at $800/mo. and has finished attic area of add'l 294sf currently being used as a 3rd BR. Separate meters with tenants paying gas & electric. Owner/landlord pays water, trash, taxes, insurance, misc expenses. New water service line was installed May 2026 from the street to the interior main. Rental certificate is current through October 2028. Property is being sold as-is.
For sale
$164,900
1161 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
2,214sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in 1891
-- sqft lot
$153,800 Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 17 days |
- 544 |
- 28 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
INGRID L. ROOSE 515-453-7565,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746739
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,214
- Total interior livable area: 2,214 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03005116000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1891
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $74/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,580
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$153,800
$146,000 - $161,000
$1,363/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,900-10.8%$74/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listing removed | $184,900$84/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703957 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Price change | $184,900+3.9%$84/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703957 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Price change | $178,000-2.7%$80/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Price change | $182,900-6.2%$83/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703957 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Price change | $194,900-4.9%$88/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703957 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $204,900+2726.2%$93/sqft |
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| 5/9/1989 | Sold | $7,250$3/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,278 +2.1% | $132,400 +16.7% |
| 2024 | $2,232 +16% | $113,500 |
| 2023 | $1,924 +0.8% | $113,500 +39.1% |
| 2022 | $1,908 +6% | $81,600 |
| 2021 | $1,800 -3.7% | $81,600 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $1,870 +6.9% | $72,100 |
| 2019 | $1,750 +1% | $72,100 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $1,732 | $65,100 |
| 2017 | $1,732 +0.2% | $65,100 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $1,728 | $65,600 |
| 2015 | $1,728 -1.4% | $65,600 -4.1% |
| 2014 | $1,752 | $68,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,400 -15.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $81,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $81,300 +1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,800 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,500 +23% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,200 +16.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,550 +13.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,360 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,360 |
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Neighborhood: Drake Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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