For sale

Price cut: $15.1K (8/18)

$249,900

3230 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50320

3beds

1,033sqft

$1,949/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1977

9,626 Square Feet Lot

$245,800 Zestimate^®

$242/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Main-level fireplaceCovered deckRecently updated kitchenNew carpet throughoutAbundant natural lightFreshly painted interiorNew bathroom flooring

Welcome home to the best seat on the block! Situated on a highly coveted Des Moines corner lot, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom split-foyer home offers a blend of dynamic curb appeal, functional design, and enhanced privacy. Highlights include a recently updated kitchen, new carpet throughout, new bathroom flooring, and a freshly painted interior. Enjoy the main-level fireplace, abundant natural light, a 2-car garage and a covered deck. Located just minutes away from Easter Lake and Evergreen Park, this is a standout property you don't want to miss!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,033
Total interior livable area: 1,033 sqft
Finished area below ground: 480

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Multi/Split
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 9,626 Square Feet
Dimensions: 80 x 120
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01001940090000
Zoning: N2B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Split-Foyer,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1977

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $242/sqft
Tax assessed value: $214,300
Annual tax amount: $1,981
Date on market: 7/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 79 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$245,800

$234,000 - $258,000

$1,401/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/18/2026	Price change	$249,900-5.7%$242/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745601 Report a problem
7/20/2026	Listed for sale	$265,000+114.6%$257/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745601 Report a problem
11/3/2006	Sold	$123,500+31.4%$120/sqft
Source: DMMLS #284702 Report a problem
7/12/1999	Sold	$94,000+9.9%$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/16/1997	Sold	$85,500$83/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,680 +2.2%	$214,300 +10.7%
2024	$3,600 +0.7%	$193,500
2023	$3,576 +0.8%	$193,500 +20.5%
2022	$3,546 +5.3%	$160,600
2021	$3,368 -3.6%	$160,600 +11.8%
2020	$3,494 +16.5%	$143,600
2019	$2,998 +1.2%	$143,600 +19.6%
2018	$2,962	$120,100
2017	$2,962 +11.9%	$120,100 +10.1%
2016	$2,646	$109,100
2015	$2,646 +2.6%	$109,100 -0.5%
2014	$2,580	$109,700
2013	--	$109,700 -6.8%
2012	--	$117,700
2011	--	$117,700 +0.7%
2010	--	$116,900
2009	--	$116,900 -2.7%
2008	--	$120,200
2007	--	$120,200 +6%
2006	--	$113,400
2005	--	$113,400 +7.9%
2003	--	$105,080 +8.8%
2002	--	$96,550
2001	--	$96,550