$220,000

1175 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311

$2,613
Closing credit¹
6 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,568 sqft
0.2 acres
$140 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 1175 21st St

Excellent investment opportunity just steps from the Drake University campus! This spacious 2-story duplex offers strong rental potential with two generously sized units. Unit 1 features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while Unit 2 offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, perfect for student housing or multi-generational living. Both units have access to the shared basement, which includes laundry hookups and ample storage space. Property holds a current rental certificate. Don't miss your chance to own an income-producing property in a prime location? Schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,568 sqft
Lot size0.209 Acres
Year built1909
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716870
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $220,000
  • Price/SqFt: $140
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,822
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: I-235 to ML King Jr. Pkwy. continue to School St. to 19th St (Left) to University (Left) to 21 St. (Left).
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Living Area: 1,568 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.209 Acres
  • MLS Number: 716870
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 984-0222
  • Listing Agent: Ayeesha Ali

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 20, 2007
Home Sold
$130,000
Jul 06, 2005
Home Sold
$223,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$110,900$1,822
2021$79,900$1,822
2020$70,300$1,822
2019$70,300$1,698
2018$63,800$1,698
2017$63,800$1,728

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

0.5 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. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is 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?

  • 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

This home is located at 1175 21st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,568 square foot home, which was built in 1909, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $220,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2025 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 42 sold at listed price and over 124 sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,179.

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

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