Welcome to your new home! As you walk through the 4 seasons front porch and through the front door, the home features a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into the large dining area. This area is perfect for entertaining guests and hosting family and friends. The fully furnished kitchen includes a stove/oven, microwave, & refrigerator. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom located on the main level for maximum convenience. The lowest level holds the laundry room and plenty of room for storage, it also includes an extra refrigerator. This home is located in a Neighborhood Finance area that offers a $10,000 grant to approved buyers for home improvements. This well cared for home is YOUR next adventurer. Call TODAY for an appointment.
Sold for $125,000
$125,000
511 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
818sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,441 Square Feet Lot
$139,800 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$1,179 Estimated rent
Home value
$139,800
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Large dining areaFully furnished kitchen
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Bergman, Joseph
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 686254
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
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 818
- Total interior livable area: 818 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43 x 80
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04006153001000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1921
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: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,260
- Date on market: 12/7/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2024 | Sold | $125,000-2.3%$153/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #686254 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2023 | Pending sale | $128,000$156/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686254 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $128,000+161.2%$156/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686254 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2015 | Sold | $49,000$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2012 | Listing removed | $49,000$60/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #397728 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2012 | Listed for sale | $49,000+42%$60/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #397728 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/1997 | Sold | $34,500$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,408 +35.9% | $107,500 +53.4% |
| 2024 | $1,036 -6.7% | $70,100 |
| 2023 | $1,110 +0.9% | $70,100 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $1,100 +10.2% | $56,000 |
| 2021 | $998 -3.3% | $56,000 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $1,032 +13.4% | $48,600 |
| 2019 | $910 +1.6% | $48,600 +14.6% |
| 2018 | $896 | $42,400 |
| 2017 | $896 +10.1% | $42,400 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $814 | $39,600 |
| 2015 | $814 +3.3% | $39,600 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $788 | $39,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $39,700 -12% |
| 2012 | -- | $45,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $45,100 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,500 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $47,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $47,000 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $44,900 +14.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,320 +0.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,110 |
| 2001 | -- | $39,110 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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