Adorable home in the heart of the city. Home features three bedrooms and 1 bath on the main floor and has a basement (as yet unfinished) just waiting for the creative person(s) to put their creative touches to it. The location offers ease of access to the freeway - Drake University - shopping and all that life in the Des Moines metro area has to offer. Come take a look...
Sold for $150,000
$150,000
1436 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,535.88 Square Feet Lot
$175,000 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$1,338 Estimated rent
Home value
$175,000
$154,000 - $194,000
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Three bedrooms
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Listed by:
Audra Sypolt (515)783-8310,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Don Hocking 515-418-4065,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Audra Sypolt
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723476
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,535 sqft
- Dimensions: 48 x 157
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08007844000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $150,000-14.3%$132/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$154/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+160.4%$154/sqft |
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| 11/22/2021 | Sold | $67,200-16%$59/sqft |
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| 7/20/2011 | Sold | $80,000-5.8%$70/sqft |
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| 4/6/2011 | Price change | $84,900+41.7%$75/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #379852 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $59,900-25.1%$53/sqft |
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| 7/18/2010 | Listing removed | $80,000$70/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #350456 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $80,000+15.9%$70/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #350456 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2009 | Listing removed | $69,000$61/sqft |
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| 1/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $69,000$61/sqft |
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| 2/7/2008 | Sold | $69,000+10.4%$61/sqft |
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| 5/6/2005 | Sold | $62,500+50.6%$55/sqft |
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| 1/4/2002 | Sold | $41,500+84.8%$37/sqft |
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| 6/15/1999 | Sold | $22,453+49.7%$20/sqft |
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| 2/18/1999 | Sold | $15,000$13/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,428 +2.1% | $132,300 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $2,378 -2.8% | $120,900 |
| 2023 | $2,446 +10.7% | $120,900 +27.9% |
| 2022 | $2,210 +3% | $94,500 |
| 2021 | $2,146 -3.8% | $94,500 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $2,230 +0.4% | $86,000 |
| 2019 | $2,222 +1% | $86,000 +4% |
| 2018 | $2,200 | $82,700 |
| 2017 | $2,200 +6.8% | $82,700 +5.8% |
| 2016 | $2,060 | $78,200 |
| 2015 | $2,060 +11.8% | $78,200 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $1,842 | $71,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,900 -1.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,900 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $75,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $75,100 +4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $72,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $72,100 +9.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,800 +25.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,260 +36.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,230 |
| 2001 | -- | $38,230 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10King Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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