Des Moines, IA 50311,1440 21st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311,1440 21st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311,1440 21st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311,1440 21st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311,1440 21st Street
Des Moines, IA 50311,1440 21st Street
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Jessica Schaffer

Jessica Schaffer

+1(515) 975-7075
$ 220,000
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4 Beds

2 Baths

2,196 SqFt

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$ 220,000
Est. payment | /mo
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4 Beds

2 Baths

2,196 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,196 sqft

Price per Sqft $100

MLS Listing ID 731078

Style Two Story

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $3,230

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.414 Acres

Acres 0.414

Property Sub-Type Residential

Property Description

Sitting on an oversized lot with fresh snow framing its clean exterior, this home blends the charm of its original era with the practical updates. Step inside to sun-filled rooms lined with new flooring mixed with beautifully preserved original hardwood, giving the home that rare blend of character and function. Fresh paint throughout brightens each space, and large windows in nearly every room create a light, airy feel no matter where you stand. The main level offers multiple living and flex spaces—ideal for a home office, playroom, or second family room. Upstairs you'll find generously sized bedrooms with great natural light, updated carpeting, and simple finishes that make moving in easy. Both bathrooms feature modern touches, including a vessel sink and updated tile flooring. The kitchen offers plenty of opportunity—functional as-is, but with enough square footage for a future redesign if an investor or homeowner wants to elevate it. A back entry/mudroom space adds convenience and everyday practicality. Outside, the large yard provides endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, pets, or future expansion. A detached 2-car garage adds value. Whether you're looking for a move-in ready home at an affordable price point or a solid investment with sweat-equity upside, 1440 21st St offers both. Plenty of updates already complete, and plenty of opportunity still ahead.

Location

State IA

County Polk

Area Des Moines N.West

Zoning N5

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood

Fireplace No

Appliance Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Parking Features Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle

Private Pool No

Building

Entry Level Two

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories Two

Schools

School District Des Moines Independent

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 080-07842000000

Monthly Total Fees $269

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

©2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved.
Listed by Keller Williams Realty GDM

Schools and Properties Nearby

SCHOOLSPROPERTIES
Elementary Schools 20
  • 8

    The Downtown School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 5

    Hubbell Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 5

    Greenwood Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 4

    Perkins Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 4

    King Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 3

    Samuelson Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 3

    Findley Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 3

    Madison Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 3

    Cattell Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 2

    Edmunds Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 2

    Oak Park Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 2

    McKinley Elementary School

    Public | EE - 5

  • 1

    Monroe Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 1

    Walnut Street Elementary School

    Public | EE - 5

  • 1

    Moulton Elementary School

    Public | EE - 5

  • 1

    Carver Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 0

    Moore Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 0

    Bergman Academy

    Private | PK - KG

  • 0

    St Augustin Catholic School

    Private | PK - 8

  • 0

    Holy Trinity

    Private | PK - 8

Middle Schools 8
  • 6

    Merrill Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 3

    Meredith Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 2

    Callanan Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 2

    Hiatt Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 1

    Harding Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 0

    Ruby Van Meter School

    Public | 6 - 12

  • 0

    Gateway Secondary School

    Public | 6 - 12

  • 0

    Des Moines Central Campus High School

    Public | 7 - 12

High Schools 6
  • 1

    Hoover High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    Roosevelt High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    Lincoln High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    North High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    East High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 0

    Scavo Alternative High School

    Public | 9 - 12

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