$184,900

1161 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311

$2,196
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,214 sqft
0.1 acres
$84 / sqft
House

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.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,214 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.149 Acres
Year built1891
MLS #703957

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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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,863. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

71%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • PontiacPontiac
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

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 number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.4% between January and February 2025. In February 2025 median list price was $215,530 and the average listing age was 50 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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