$2,611 Closing Credit¹
#714505, jHo Goh, Listing Office: GoSynergy Realty
$184,900 List price
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. Rental certificate is current through October 2028.
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,214 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.149 Acres
Year built1891
MLS #703957
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Architectural Style: Two Story, See Remarks
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $184,900
- Price/SqFt: $83
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,870
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: University Ave to 21st St. South on 21st St from University to property, located on east side of 21st St.
- Year Built: 1891
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,214 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.149 Acres
- 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
| 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. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area 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?
Soccer
NBA/WNBA
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Starbucks
Cicis Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Pontiac
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary- Urban Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions
About 1161 21st St
The listing price of 1161 21st St property is $184,900.
The property 1161 21st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1161 21st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1161 21st St are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,870 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1161 21st St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1161 21st St is 2,214 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1161 21st St is 1891.
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 April 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 58 sold at listed price and over 141 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.