1161 21st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
4
Bed
2
Bath
2,214Sqft
0.15Acre(Lot)
2-sty+top-bottom duplex with both units currently occupied with long-term tenants. $1,550 monthly gross income. Unit 1: 2 BR, 1BA rents at $750/mo. Unit 2: 2 BR, 1 BA rents at $800/mo. and has finished attic area of add'l 294sf currently being used as a 3rd BR. Separate meters with tenants paying gas & electric. Owner/landlord pays water, trash, taxes, insurance, misc expenses. New water service line was installed May 2026 from the street to the interior main. Rental certificate is current through October 2028. Property is being sold as-is.
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: None
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Building Information
Year Built: 1891 Building Area Total: 2214 Construction Materials: Asbestos Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50X130 Main Square Feet: 0.149 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.149 Lot Size Square Feet: 6500 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $164900 Cash
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 03005116000000 Annual Tax: $2580 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 5 T M WALKERS ELM GROVE ADD
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Utility Information
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available -
Location Information
Direction: University Ave. to 21st St. Turn south onto 21st St. 1161 21st is located on east side of street. WaterSource: Public
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1175 21st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $210,000 | 6 | 3 | 1,568 | 1,568 SqFt |
| 1137 26th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $775,000 | 12 | 12 | 5,932 | 5,932 SqFt |
| 1147 36th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $340,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,048 | 2,048 SqFt |
| 1319 39th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50311 | $314,900 | 4 | 4 | 1,972 | 1,972 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/09/2026 @ 15:41
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