3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home offering 865 square feet of comfortable living space. This well-maintained home features a fenced backyard and several major updates, including a newer furnace, water heater, roof, some updated windows and new waterline. Located in an NFC area, this is a fantastic opportunity for affordable homeownership. Why rent when you can own? Schedule your showing today!
Drake, located between University Avenue and Interstate 235, is a historic and academic Des Moines neighborhood with collegiate energy and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along 25th Street near University Avenue, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set the daily rhythm. Drake University and the Drake University Observatory act as cultural anchors, with the Drake Relays bringing a signature seasonal pulse. Early-20th-century houses and brick apartment buildings frame walkable blocks that shift from quiet porches to busier storefronts. Pocket parks and the nearby river corridor add green breaks between classes, errands, and evening events.
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Offer insights
1804 21st St · $100,000
$100K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $100K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Fire pit
Wood fencing
Rectangular lot
Asphalt road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 52 x 110
Home design
Single-story home
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Wood siding exterior
Brick/mortar foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Well cared for 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow in north central Des Moines near shopping, Drake University & downtown. Enjoy privacy w/ split bedrooms off an open living area. You will appreciate many upgrades in your new home. Feel cool in the summers from the central air & energy efficient windows installed in 2007 as well as new gutters & downspouts were added to keep you dry & a new concrete driveway was paved for easy coming & going. You will stay warm & cozy from the energy efficient furnace installed in 2009. Feel secure knowing the sump pump & basement window well covers added in 2013 will keep your basement dry. The bathroom, remodeled in 2014, is spacious & features dark wood cabinets & new flooring. New light fixtures thru-out the home shed an abundance of light. The interior painted this year also has new blinds. For your comfort the sellers recently serviced the mechanicals. Being on a side street w/ mainly local traffic your neighborhood is quiet. Appreciate your home sweet home.
DMMLS #399321
Oct 8, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2012
Listed
$68,000
$79/sq ft
DMMLS #280209
Apr 12, 2006
Listed
$49,900
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,740 (+7.9%)
$13,300 + $76,000
$89,300
2025
$1,612 (+2.0%)
$13,300 + $76,000
$89,300
2024
$1,580 (+7.6%)
$12,000 + $68,300
$80,300
2023
$1,468 (+0.7%)
$12,000 + $68,300
$80,300
2022
$1,458 (+4.7%)
$9,600 + $52,700
$62,300
2021
$1,392 (−3.7%)
$9,600 + $52,700
$62,300
2020
$1,446 (+0.7%)
$9,600 + $52,700
$62,300
2019
$1,436 (+1.1%)
$8,700 + $47,100
$55,800
2018
$1,420 (+27.5%)
$8,700 + $47,100
$55,800
2017
$1,114 (+5.1%)
$8,200 + $45,200
$53,400
2016
$1,060 (+8.4%)
$7,600 + $42,100
$49,700
2013
$978
$7,400 + $41,200
$48,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
52 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
5,720 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
865
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
865
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08005163000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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81
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71
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50
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38
21
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1804 21st St
$98,373
$1,627 under list price of $100K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $68K to $225K.