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1242 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
1beds
384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
4,486.68 Square Feet Lot
$89,100 Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$954 Estimated rent
Home value
$89,100
$71,000 - $107,000
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Listed by:
JAMIE SMITH 515-453-6330,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with:
Laura Slavin
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726463
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 384
- Total interior livable area: 384 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,486 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 112
Details
- Parcel number: 06006152000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $40,000-19.2%$104/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726463 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $49,500$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726463 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $49,500-16.8%$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726463 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $59,500+197.5%$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726463 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2018 | Sold | $20,000+60%$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2002 | Sold | $12,500-10.7%$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2002 | Sold | $14,000-3.4%$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/1999 | Sold | $14,500$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,024 +6.6% | $64,600 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $10,340 +8.4% | $58,000 |
| 2023 | $9,542 +10.4% | $58,000 +23.7% |
| 2022 | $8,646 +11.4% | $46,900 |
| 2021 | $7,758 +769.7% | $46,900 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $892 -85.1% | $43,200 |
| 2019 | $6,002 +1% | $43,200 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $5,942 +12279.2% | $39,400 |
| 2017 | $48 -93.8% | $39,400 +4% |
| 2016 | $768 | $37,900 |
| 2015 | $768 +12.3% | $37,900 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $684 | $35,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,600 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,800 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $37,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $37,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $37,900 +59.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $23,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,700 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $20,670 +10.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,770 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: ACCENT
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Phillips Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50317
- ACCENT
- 1242 E 21st St
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