#711319, Adam Janssen, Listing Office: Home Source Realty
1161 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311
Property details
About 1161 21st St
2+ story top-bottom duplex with both units currently occupied. $1550 monthly gross rent. Unit 1: 2 BR, 1 BA rents at $750/mo. New kitchen cabinet, countertop, sink, faucet, & some fresh paint in Feb. 2025. Unit 2 is a 2 BR, 1 BA with additional finished attic currently being used as a BR that rents at $800/mo. New toilet in BA, new flooring in BA & kitchen, some new light fixtures, and some fresh paint in March 2025. Separate meters with tenants paying for gas and electric. Owner/landlord pays water, trash, taxes, insurance, misc expenses. Some new windows in Feb-March 2025. Property is being sold as-is. Listing information per assessor.
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Summary
- MLS Number: 703957
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: BHHS First Realty Westown
- Office Phone: (515) 453-7200
- Listing Agent: INGRID L. ROOSE
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1161 21st St
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $113,500 | $1,870 |
2021 | $81,600 | $1,870 |
2020 | $72,100 | $1,870 |
2019 | $72,100 | $1,732 |
2018 | $65,100 | $1,732 |
2017 | $65,100 | $1,774 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
King Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1849 Forest Ave
1
Edmunds Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•950 15th St
3
Moulton Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.0 mi
•1541 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,863. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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About 1161 21st St
This home is located at 1161 21st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 2,214 square foot home, which was built in 1891, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $184,900.
Des Moines, IA housing market in February 2025 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 92 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between January and February 2025 increased by 0.4%. Listings spent 50 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $215,530 during the same period.