$164,900

1344 21st St Des Moines, IA 50311

$1,958
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,365 sqft
0.2 acres
$121 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1344 21st St

Great investment opportunity in a prime location! This 2-bed, 1-bath home offers 1,375 sq ft of living space on a spacious 9,408 sq ft lot. Located across from a park, it offers peaceful surroundings boasting 2 giant Magnolia trees and a pretty yard with easy access to Drake and downtown Des Moines. Perfect for a rental or flip, this property has room to grow with a huge 2-car garage with shop area, car port, extra parking and a large lot. Don’t miss this chance to add value to your portfolio in a growing neighborhood!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,365 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.216 Acres
Year built1906
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716358
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $164,900
  • Price/SqFt: $120
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,386
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Take I-235 and exit onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway heading north. Continue on MLK Parkway until you reach University Avenue, then turn left (west). Follow University Avenue to 21st Street and turn right (north). The property will be on your right.
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Living Area: 1,365 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.216 Acres
  • MLS Number: 716358
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (507) 382-1570
  • Listing Agent: Fitzgerald, Eric

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 25, 2018
Home Sold
$40,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$135,500$2,386
2021$102,100$2,386
2020$92,000$2,386
2019$92,000$3,032
2018$77,600$3,032
2017$77,600$1,966

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

1849 Forest Ave

1

Edmunds Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 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 $21,712. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

71%
<35k
16%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
25%
35-64 yrs old
2%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • PontiacPontiac
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1344 21st St

The listing price of 1344 21st St property is $164,900.

The property 1344 21st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Active Listing: 1344 21st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1344 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), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt 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 $2,386 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 25, 2018 for $40,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1344 21st St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1344 21st St is 1,365 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1344 21st St is 1906.

This home is located at 1344 21st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Carpenter (and Drake) neighborhood. This 1,365 square foot home, which was built in 1906, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $164,900.

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 homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.

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

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