$175,000

1255 E 21st St Des Moines, IA 50317

$2,078
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
893 sqft
0.2 acres
$196 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1255 E 21st St

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Great location, close to many restaurants, fast food, groceries, and easy access to the interstate! New furnace (2023) Air conditioner (2023) Water heater (2023) Fence (2023) and more! Property sale includes 2 land parcels for a total .239 acres. Lots of land/area for work vehicles if needed.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size893 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.239 Acres
Year built1923
MLS #719039

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Exterior: Fully Fenced, Storage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $175,000
  • Price/SqFt: $195
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From E University Ave and E 21st St, head north on E 21st St, home on east side of street.
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Living Area: 893 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.239 Acres
  • MLS Number: 719039
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 344-1134
  • Listing Agent: Jeff Swehla

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Nearby schools

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

1701 Lay St

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.9 mi

320 E 16th St

4

Willard Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

2941 Dean Ave

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 $37,500. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
19%
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
25%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1255 E 21st St

The listing price of 1255 E 21st St property is $175,000.

The property 1255 E 21st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Active Listing: 1255 E 21st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1255 E 21st St are: Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Willard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The property at 1255 E 21st St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1255 E 21st St is 893 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1255 E 21st St is 1923.

This home is located at 1255 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Accent neighborhood. This 893 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $175,000.

In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. 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.

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

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