Recently Listed Open House 11/15 12pm - 3pm
1427 21st Street
Des Moines, IA, 50311 $ 179,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 862 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,236
for $179,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 862 square foot home was built in 1981 on a lot size of 0.18.
Move in and enjoy the updates, with room to build equity downstairs! This three-bedroom bungalow offers updated main-level living and an unfinished basement with a head start toward finished space. A partially covered front deck opens into an open living room that flows into an eat-in kitchen. Granite countertops, tile backsplash, a Bosch gas range, updated appliances, and a new sink with a coil-spring faucet complement the open shelving. Luxury vinyl plank flooring, paint, and updated doors and trim carry through the main level. All three bedrooms are on the main floor, along with a full bathroom featuring an updated toilet, vanity, showerhead, and illuminated vanity mirror. One bedroom includes a closet and a sliding door to the back deck, where replaced deck boards and two sets of stairs lead to the fully fenced yard. Built in 1981, the home features exterior paint completed within the past few years and gutters and downspouts replaced last year. Downstairs, an installed egress window, bathroom plumbing rough-in, and partially completed framing and insulation offer a starting point for a potential fourth bedroom, second bathroom, and flexible living space, subject to applicable permits and requirements. A shower, toilet, vanity, and additional insulation and drywall are already on-site. Basement completion before closing may be negotiated as part of an acceptable offer. Currently operating as an Airbnb, the home offers negotiable furniture and household items.
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Open House
11/15/2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1427 21st Street Des Moines, IA
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Property SubType Residential
County Polk
Property Type Residential
Home Owner Assoc false
Status Active
Directions From I-235: Take the MLK Jr. Parkway/19th Street exit then head north on MLK Jr. Parkway. Turn west onto University Avenue north onto 21st Street and continue to 1427 21st St.
City Des Moines
Senior Community Y/N false
High School District Des Moines Independent
Zoning Description R
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 7850
Tax Annual Amount 2433
Lease Considered Y/N false
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Des Moines Independent
Elementary School District Des Moines Independent
Property Sub Type Additional Residential
Heating Electric
Cooling Central Air
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Appliances Dryer Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stove Washer
Patio/Porch Features Deck
Architectural Style Bungalow
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1981
Full Baths 1
Occupancy Type Vacant
Accessibility Grab Bars
MLS Area Des Moines West
Legal Description LOT 6 WILLIAMS ADDITION TO NORTH DES MOINES
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InteriorBasement (Y/N) true
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Interior Features Central Vacuum Eat-in Kitchen Window Treatments
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 1
Basement Egress Windows Unfinished
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ExteriorFencing Chain Link
Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.18
Lot Size Acres 0.18
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Exterior Features Deck
Foundation Details Block
Building Area Total 862
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByCentury 21 SignatureBroker
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,236
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $203
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 7.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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$ 49,713 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 11/13/2026 | $179,000 | | Listed Price |