Investor opportunity in the Drake neighborhood! Priced at $85,000 with a current assessed value of $118,400, this property offers plenty of potential for the buyer ready to bring their vision to life. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath story-and-a-half home features tall ceilings and sits on a DOUBLE LOT, with an additional parcel included in the sale. A standout feature is the oversized 2-car attached garage, offering valuable space for vehicles, storage, a workshop, or future possibilities. Alley access provides convenient entry to the paved concrete area at the rear of the property. Located near Drake University, the University Avenue corridor, local restaurants and businesses, with convenient access to I-235 and Downtown Des Moines. Whether you’re looking for your next flip, rental, or value-add project, the combination of price, additional land, garage space, and location makes this one worth a closer look. Bring your contractor, run your numbers, and explore the possibilities. Ask your realtor about neighborhood incentives like NFC & Invest DSM.
For sale
$85,000
1345 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
695sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Alley accessTall ceilingsDouble lot
- 17 days
- 533
- 35
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mariana Hernandez (515)661-1579,
EXP Realty, LLC,
Rocio Hermosillo 515-657-0766,
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750722
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 695
- Total interior livable area: 695 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 40 x 157
Details
- Parcel number: 08006720000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,137
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000+11.4%$122/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750722 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2022 | Sold | $76,328-12.8%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2019 | Listing removed | $87,500$126/sqft |
Source: Space Simply #578185 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2019 | Sold | $87,500$126/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #578185 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2019 | Pending sale | $87,500$126/sqft |
Source: Space Simply #578185 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $87,500+108.3%$126/sqft |
Source: Space Simply #578185 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2019 | Sold | $42,000-34.9%$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2003 | Sold | $64,500+760%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2001 | Sold | $7,500$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,048 +2.1% | $113,400 +11.2% |
| 2024 | $2,006 +7.7% | $102,000 |
| 2023 | $1,862 +13.7% | $102,000 +29.1% |
| 2022 | $1,638 -15.4% | $79,000 |
| 2021 | $1,936 -3.5% | $79,000 -8.4% |
| 2020 | $2,006 +5.7% | $86,200 |
| 2019 | $1,898 +1.4% | $86,200 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $1,872 | $82,400 |
| 2017 | $1,872 +9.7% | $82,400 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $1,706 | $76,800 |
| 2015 | $1,706 +17.5% | $76,800 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $1,452 | $69,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $69,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,100 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,200 +4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $68,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $68,300 +14.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $59,600 +28.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $46,310 +140.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,280 |
| 2001 | -- | $19,280 |
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Neighborhood: Carpenter
Nearby schools
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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