For sale

$137,000

1538 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

2beds

766sqft

$1,013/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1909

4,138 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$179/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Extra dining spaceCozy houseUpdated fixtures throughoutSpacious layoutEnclosed front porchNewer vinyl sidingOversized shed for storage

Welcome to this nice cozy house with close proximity to the city downtown and comes with low property taxes. Once you walk through the enclosed front porch and step into the living room you will be greeted with a spacious layout and 9ft tall ceilings with extra dining space beside. This house is well insulated and has new vinyl flooring throughout the main areas such as the kitchen, bathroom and front and back porches. It has updated fixtures throughout. The interior has all been recently painted. The kitchen has new cabinetry and a built in table on the opposite wall yet with a nice amount of space for cooking and meal prep. On the exterior, the house has newer vinyl siding and roof, the gutters were just installed and there is also an oversized shed for storage. It also has exterior basement access with the mechanical room. Come check this one out!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Features

Dining Area

Interior area

Total structure area: 766
Total interior livable area: 766 sqft

Property

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 4,138 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 83
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 08006272000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
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: $179/sqft
Tax assessed value: $39,300
Annual tax amount: $741
Date on market: 8/26/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/26/2026	Listed for sale	$137,000+508.9%$179/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747915 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/30/2017	Sold	$22,500+25%$29/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/5/2016	Listing removed	$18,000$23/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/5/2016	Pending sale	$18,000$23/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/26/2016	Listed for sale	$18,000+38.5%$23/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/2/2015	Sold	$13,000-34.7%$17/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
9/15/2015	Price change	$19,900-11.6%$26/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #501819 Report a problem
8/14/2015	Listed for sale	$22,500+15.4%$29/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #501819 Report a problem
3/31/2009	Sold	$19,500-2.5%$25/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/8/2008	Sold	$20,000-42%$26/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/7/2003	Sold	$34,500$45/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$710 +2%	$39,300 +11%
2024	$696 +7.7%	$35,400
2023	$646 +0.9%	$35,400 +29.2%
2022	$640 +3.9%	$27,400
2021	$616 -3.8%	$27,400 +10.9%
2020	$640 +24.5%	$24,700
2019	$514 +1.2%	$24,700 +29.3%
2018	$508	$19,100
2017	$508 +7.6%	$19,100 +6.7%
2016	$472	$17,900
2015	$472 -49.8%	$17,900 -51.2%
2014	$940	$36,700
2013	--	$36,700
2012	--	$36,700
2011	--	$36,700 +1.1%
2010	--	$36,300
2009	--	$36,300 +4.3%
2008	--	$34,800
2007	--	$34,800 +8.4%
2006	--	$32,100
2005	--	$32,100 +58.4%
2003	--	$20,260 +33%
2002	--	$15,230
2001	--	$15,230