Charm, character, and updates all wrapped into one! This well-cared-for two-story in the heart of West Des Moines shines with tons of natural light, a brand-new roof (2023) and a spacious floor plan. Step inside to find an updated kitchen ready for gatherings, an adjacent family room with a cozy fireplace, and a sun-filled 3-season porch that's perfect for morning coffee or evening wine that overlooks a lush private backyard. Formal living and dining rooms add lots of flexible space, while the upstairs offers four generous bedrooms, a full bath, and a private primary suite. Enjoy a blank slate in the lower level, the perfect opportunity to add equity. A classic home with modern updates in a location that can't be beat 'move right in and fall in love! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $310,000 on 10/15/25
$310,000
1049 21st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
4beds
1,826sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$310,000 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$2,424 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 16, 2025 at 07:11am
Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)953-8537,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Beatriz Sosa
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724888
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,826
- Total interior livable area: 1,826 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 32004116023000
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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