Charming bungalow offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a 2-stall detached garage. Features include a welcoming front porch, back deck, and fully fenced front and backyard. The home needs some cleanup and a little love, making it a great opportunity to add value and make it your own.
Sold for $85,200
$85,200
1740 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$85,600 Zestimate®
$104/sqft
$1,323 Estimated rent
Home value
$85,600
$81,000 - $90,000
$1,323/mo
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Welcoming front porchBack deck
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Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Molly Bjork
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 731826
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 060/01088000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1922
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $85,200+0.2%$104/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #731826 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Pending sale | $85,000$104/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731826 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000+28.8%$104/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #731826 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2013 | Listing removed | $66,000$81/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $66,000+200.8%$81/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2013 | Listing removed | $100 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2013 | Sold | $21,945-71.1%$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2013 | Listed for rent | $100 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2010 | Listing removed | $76,000$93/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #366696 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $76,000+14.3%$93/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #366696 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2006 | Sold | $66,500+0.8%$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2004 | Sold | $66,000+0.2%$81/sqft |
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| 3/29/2001 | Sold | $65,900$81/sqft |
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| 4/24/2000 | Sold | $65,900+44.8%$81/sqft |
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| 3/3/2000 | Sold | $45,500$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,342 +24.5% | $110,200 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $5,896 +0.8% | $96,000 |
| 2023 | $5,848 -11.7% | $96,000 +33% |
| 2022 | $6,626 +28.8% | $72,200 |
| 2021 | $5,146 +262.4% | $72,200 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $1,420 -39.7% | $63,600 |
| 2019 | $2,354 +118.4% | $63,600 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $1,078 | $56,000 |
| 2017 | $1,078 -24.5% | $56,000 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,428 | $54,200 |
| 2015 | $1,428 +9.3% | $54,200 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $1,306 | $51,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,000 -10.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,000 -12.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $65,100 +5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $61,700 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,280 +11.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,470 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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