$125,000

1918 E 21st St Des Moines, IA 50317

$1,484
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
504 sqft
0.2 acres
$248 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1918 E 21st St

Cozy updated ranch on the Eastside. Great starter home or for an investment property. Conveniently located near interstate access. Updates include: New siding, hard surface flooring, cabinets and countertop in kitchen and bathroom, new water heater, furnace and gutters. Schedule your private showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size504 sqft
Lot size0.152 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #715136
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $125,000
  • Price/SqFt: $248
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,236
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Take E. 14th St. to Guthrie Ave. Turn left/east onto Guthrie Ave. Then turn right/south onto E. 21st St. White house, on the right
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Living Area: 504 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.152 Acres
  • MLS Number: 715136
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-8061
  • Listing Agent: Aimee Lovan

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$125,000

1918 E 21st St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 21, 2019
Home Sold
$54,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$68,500$1,236
2021$53,700$1,236
2020$47,700$1,236
2019$47,700$1,126
2018$42,300$1,126
2017$42,300$1,120

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

1701 Lay St

3

Garton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

2820 E 24th St

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.4 mi

320 E 16th 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 $47,857. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

43%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1918 E 21st St

The listing price of 1918 E 21st St property is $125,000.

The property 1918 E 21st St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Active Listing: 1918 E 21st St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1918 E 21st St are: Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Garton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,236 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 21, 2019 for $54,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1918 E 21st St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1918 E 21st St is 504 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1918 E 21st St is 1948.

This home is located at 1918 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairmont Park neighborhood. This 504 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $125,000.

Over 49 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 141 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. 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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