Location, location, location! This 3 bedroom home is tucked away in a mature West Des Moines neighborhood and within walking distance to Fairmeadows Elementary School! This home features over 1,700 sq ft on the main floor with an updated kitchen and stainless steel appliances, sunken living room with a beautiful gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and built-ins, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms (one with jacuzzi tub). The freshly painted basement has plenty of space for storage and additional finish. Outside, the insulated detached garage with finished walls and ceilings allows room for work and toys, and the partially fenced yard provides enough space for outdoor fun! If that's not enough, this home has a newer roof (2002) and water heater (2024), and all appliance are included! Plus, this home is close to Valley Junction, parks, shopping, and so much more! Schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
709 21st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,777sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
9,234 Square Feet Lot
$283,200 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$2,031 Estimated rent
Home value
$283,200
$266,000 - $303,000
$2,031/mo
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Gas fireplaceFormal dining roomInsulated detached garageFreshly painted basementUpdated bathroomsVaulted ceilingsUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Jenny Overturf (515)664-2058,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Joana Guzman
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712991
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,777
- Total interior livable area: 1,777 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 140
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 32001570000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $306,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,297
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $285,000$160/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #712991 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Pending sale | $285,000$160/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712991 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000$160/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712991 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,388 +6.2% | $306,700 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $4,132 +0.8% | $271,100 |
| 2023 | $4,100 +1.2% | $271,100 +22.6% |
| 2022 | $4,050 +0.8% | $221,200 |
| 2021 | $4,018 +1.6% | $221,200 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $3,954 +7.4% | $209,000 |
| 2019 | $3,680 -0.2% | $209,000 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $3,686 | $188,200 |
| 2017 | $3,686 +9.6% | $188,200 +9.9% |
| 2016 | $3,362 | $171,300 |
| 2015 | $3,362 +1% | $171,300 -1% |
| 2014 | $3,330 | $173,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $173,100 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $173,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $173,500 +3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $168,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $168,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $168,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $168,200 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $157,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $157,000 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $144,100 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $125,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $125,020 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fairmeadows Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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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