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1171 21st St, Des Moines, IA, 50311

$260,000

Home List Price

$3,088*

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6 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
3,134 SqFt
$83/SqFt
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1171 21st St, Des Moines$260,000

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$3,088*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
Year Built1909
HeatingNatural Gas
BasementYes
MLS #701676
Lot Size0.15 Acres
StatusActive

About 1171 21st St

Great investment opportunity! Turn-key, fully occupied, cash flowing duplex priced at a 9.76% Cap. Both current tenants have yet to be late on rent. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Rental license good until May 2027.Unit 1: 2Br, 1Ba + bonus room. Large front porch, keyless entry both front and back doors, opportunity to convert bonus room to a bedroom, opportunity to convert room behind bathroom into laundry room utilizing existing plumbing.Unit 2: 4Br, 1Ba.Yard: concrete slab for parking and opportunity to build a 4-stall garage off of the alley, with plenty of remaining yard space.Opportunity to continue renting for a few years then convert to 7Br 2Ba SFR.Several structural and cosmetic improvements have taken place throughout both units over recent years. Split Furnaces for each unit, both in good condition, each believed to be less than 10 years old. Both water heaters are brand new. Property was appraised by Rally Appraisal 4/24 at $265k, prior to partial roof replacement, full gutter replacement, and unit 1 remodel.Minimum 24 hours notice required for showings. Please contact seller for further information. Seller agent has ownership interest in the property.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Living Area: 3,134 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (319) 270-8221
  • Listing Agent: Kevin Culver

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Other, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: At the corner of University Ave and 21st St go South. Property is located on the East side of the street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $260,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $83/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,040
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Des Moines, IA.

Med. Sold Price

$215K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

34

# of Sold Homes

205

1171 21st St vs Des Moines

96 DAYS ON ROCKET

+62 Days

$260,000

+$45K More

$83/SqFt

-$108 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $45K more than the Median Sold Price and $108/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #701676

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (319) 270-8221
  • Listing Agent: Kevin Culver

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 20, 2007Home Sold
$110,000
Jul 06, 2005Home Sold
$223,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,040$89,200
2020$2,040$78,700
2019$1,918$78,700
2018$1,918$72,100
2017$1,964$72,100

History based on county public records data.

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$846

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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3
/10
  • King Elementary School

  • 1849 Forest Ave

  • 0.36 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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1
/10
  • Edmunds Elementary School

  • 950 15th St

  • 0.47 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10
  • Moulton Elementary School

  • 1541 8th St

  • 1.01 miles

  • Public District Grades EE-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,863. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Rocket HomesIowaPolk CountyDes Moines503111171 21st St

This home is located at 1171 21st St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 3,134 square foot home, which was built in 1909, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $260,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in November 2024 saw over 34 listings sold above listed price, more than 49 sold at listed price and over 122 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 5.2%. In November 2024 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 34 days.

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

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