Excellent investment opportunity just steps from the Drake University campus! This spacious 2-story duplex offers strong rental potential with two generously sized units. Unit 1 features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, while Unit 2 offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, perfect for student housing or multi-generational living. Both units have access to the shared basement, which includes laundry hookups and ample storage space. Property holds a current rental certificate. Don't miss your chance to own an income-producing property in a prime location. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $2.5K (11/12)
$210,000
1175 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
6beds
1,568sqft
Est.:
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1909
-- sqft lot
$207,400 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Shared basementLaundry hookupsAmple storage space
- 45 days |
- 433 |
- 25 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 12, 2025 at 12:20pm
Listed by:
Ayeesha Ali (515)984-0222,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729944
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,104.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03005120001000
- Zoning: N5-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,182
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 195 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$207,400
$197,000 - $218,000
$1,057/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $210,000-1.2%$134/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $212,500-1.2%$136/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $215,000-2.3%$137/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Price change | $220,000-6.4%$140/sqft |
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| 8/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,182 +15.8% | $110,900 |
| 2023 | $1,884 +0.9% | $110,900 +38.8% |
| 2022 | $1,868 +6.5% | $79,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,170/mo
Principal & interest
$814
Property taxes
$282
Home insurance
$74
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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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