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!
For sale
$210,000
1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
6beds
1,568sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1909
-- sqft lot
$203,700 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Shared basementLaundry hookupsAmple storage space
- 288 days |
- 266 |
- 15 |
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Listed by:
Ayeesha Ali (515)984-0222,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729944
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: 474 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$203,700
$194,000 - $214,000
$1,254/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $210,000-1.2%$134/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $212,500-1.2%$136/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $215,000-2.3%$137/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $220,000-6.4%$140/sqft |
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| 8/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000$150/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Listing removed | $235,000$150/sqft |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000$150/sqft |
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| 5/7/2024 | Listing removed | $235,000$150/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000+38.3%$150/sqft |
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| 8/21/2022 | Sold | $169,900$108/sqft |
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| 4/29/2022 | Pending sale | $169,900$108/sqft |
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| 4/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $169,900+31.2%$108/sqft |
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| 11/20/2007 | Sold | $129,500+339%$83/sqft |
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| 6/21/1999 | Sold | $29,500+34.1%$19/sqft |
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| 12/31/1996 | Sold | $22,000$14/sqft |
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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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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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