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1040 21St Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,972 Sq Ft

Lots of opportunities with this almost 3000SF 2-story home built in 1906 featuring a large front porch and a sunroom in the back. This home is Sold-As-Is. Much of the original woodwork is still present. There are 5 bedrooms on the second level sharing one full bathroom. An additional half bath is on the main level and there is a third bath area in the lower level. All the appliances stay with the house. The house has hot water heat/radiators. A walk-up attic offers plenty of storage. The oversized (880 SF) 1-car garage has a two-room workshop with a separate A/C and forced-air furnace unit. Both worked last time used, but unsure if this is still the case. The roofs of the house, garage and shed were all replaced with new shingles in 2021. Located at the end of a dead-end street close to I-235 and downtown.

Listing By: Kari M Holth - BHHS First Realty Westown iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 673463
  • Date Listed05/18/2023
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.4 acres (17,359 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1906
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,972 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $89.17

Interior Features

  • Appliances Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Cooling None
  • Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water, See Remarks

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Storage, Storage
  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.40
  • Lot Size SQFT 17,359.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Directions

Martin Luther King Jr Parkway to Atkins Street, West on Atkins Street to 21st Street, South on 21st Street to house on west side on street.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $5,533
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

1.39 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

3.52 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

1.72 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

1.72 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.74 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.23 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

1.72 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

2.68 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.06 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
07/17/2023 Sold $240,000.00 9.43%
06/09/2023 Pending $265,000.00
05/18/2023 Active $265,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price
2843 Cottage Grove Avenue 4 2 Dec 03, 2025 $157,000
2810 Cottage Grove Avenue 4 2 Dec 03, 2025 $179,900
1011 27th Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $39,900
1143 21st Street 6 2 Dec 03, 2025 $80,000
1012 28 Street - 0 Dec 03, 2025 $45,500
1020 28th Street 3 2 Dec 03, 2025 $99,900
1900 Atkins Street 3 1 Dec 03, 2025 $107,000
2124 Drake Park Avenue 2 2 Dec 03, 2025 $129,900
2843 Cottage Grove Avenue 4 2 Dec 03, 2025 $150,000
1515 24th Street 2 3 Dec 03, 2025 $105,000

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50311

Source: Walkscore

81/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

40/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

52/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 41/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

Points of Interest near 1040 21st Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

Frequently Asked Questions for 1040 21st Street

Source: Realty.com

1040 21st Street, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a Single Family 2,972 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 12 photos available of this 5 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $265,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 12 photos of 1040 21st Street.

Our records indicate that 1040 21st Street was built in 1906.

The full address for this home is 1040 21st Street, Des Moines, IA 50311.

1040 21st Street has been listed on Realty.com since Thu May 18, 2023

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 41/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1040 21st Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Bhhs First Realty Westown (tel: 515-453-7200)
Listing agent: Kari Holth (tel: 515-490-1404) (#5702)

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