1175 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311
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
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2007 | Home Sold | $130,000 |
| Jul 06, 2005 | Home Sold | $223,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property 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.
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. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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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
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.
While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 41 days.