For sale

$210,000

1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

6beds

1,568sqft

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Duplex, Multi Family

Built in 1909

-- sqft lot

$200,600 Zestimate^®

$134/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Shared basementLaundry hookupsAmple storage space

Excellent investment opportunity just steps from the Drake University campus! This spacious 2-story duplex offers strong rental potential with two generously sized units. Unit 1 features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while Unit 2 offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, perfect for student housing or multi-generational living. Both units have access to the shared basement, which includes laundry hookups and ample storage space. Property holds a current rental certificate. Don't miss your chance to own an income-producing property in a prime location. Schedule your showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,568
Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 9,104 Square Feet
Dimensions: 70 x 130
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 03005120001000
Zoning: N5-4

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Duplex
Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1909

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $134/sqft
Tax assessed value: $129,000
Annual tax amount: $2,182
Date on market: 11/6/2025
Cumulative days on market: 425 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$200,600

$191,000 - $211,000

$1,136/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/12/2025	Price change	$210,000-1.2%$134/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729944 Report a problem
8/1/2025	Price change	$212,500-1.2%$136/sqft
Source: DMMLS #716870 Report a problem
7/3/2025	Price change	$215,000-2.3%$137/sqft
Source: DMMLS #716870 Report a problem
4/29/2025	Price change	$220,000-6.4%$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #716870 Report a problem
8/25/2024	Listed for sale	$235,000$150/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #691312 Report a problem
7/25/2024	Listing removed	$235,000$150/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #691312 Report a problem
5/24/2024	Listed for sale	$235,000$150/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #691312 Report a problem
5/7/2024	Listing removed	$235,000$150/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #691312 Report a problem
3/18/2024	Listed for sale	$235,000+38.3%$150/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Central #691312 Report a problem
8/21/2022	Sold	$169,900$108/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
4/29/2022	Pending sale	$169,900$108/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11069237 Report a problem
4/14/2022	Listed for sale	$169,900+31.2%$108/sqft
Source: My State MLS #11069237 Report a problem
11/20/2007	Sold	$129,500+339%$83/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/21/1999	Sold	$29,500+34.1%$19/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/31/1996	Sold	$22,000$14/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,226 +2%	$129,000 +16.3%
2024	$2,182 +15.8%	$110,900
2023	$1,884 +0.9%	$110,900 +38.8%
2022	$1,868 +6.5%	$79,900
2021	$1,754 -3.7%	$79,900 +13.7%
2020	$1,822 +6.3%	$70,300
2019	$1,714 +0.9%	$70,300 +10.2%
2018	$1,698	$63,800
2017	$1,698 +0.8%	$63,800 -0.2%
2016	$1,684	$63,900
2015	$1,684 -1.5%	$63,900 -4.3%
2014	$1,710	$66,800
2013	--	$66,800 -15.8%
2012	--	$79,300
2011	--	$79,300 +2.6%
2010	--	$77,300
2009	--	$77,300 +4.2%
2008	--	$74,200
2007	--	$74,200 +12.1%
2006	--	$66,200
2005	--	$66,200 +15.3%
2003	--	$57,410 +12.9%
2002	--	$50,870
2001	--	$50,870

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