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Sold for $258,000 on 01/30/25
  • $258,000

    1171 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    6beds
    3,134sqft
    Townhouse, Condominium, Duplex, Multi Family
    Built in 1909
    -- sqft lot
    $259,800 Zestimate®
    $82/sqft
    $1,097 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $259,800

    $244,000 - $275,000

    $1,097/mo

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    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 17, 2025 at 09:42am

    Listed by:

    Kevin Culver (319)270-8221,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Bought with:

    Misty Darling

    BH&G Real Estate Innovations

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 701676MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Gas, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,134
    • Total interior livable area: 3,134 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck
    Lot
    • Size: 6,490 sqft
    • Dimensions: 50 x 130
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 03005119000000
    • Zoning: R

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Architectural style: Duplex
    • Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Duplex, Multi Family
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1909

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Fire Alarm
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/30/2025Sold$258,000-0.8%$82/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #701676
    12/18/2024Pending sale$260,000$83/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #701676
    12/2/2024Price change$260,000-3.7%$83/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #701676
    9/25/2024Price change$270,000-1.8%$86/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #701676
    8/28/2024Listed for sale$275,000+67%$88/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #701676

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,082 +46.6%$122,800
    2023$2,102 +0.8%$122,800 +37.7%
    2022$2,086 +6.2%$89,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Drake Park

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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