About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom multi-family at 1161 21st Street in Des Moines, IA is listed for $164,900 ($74 per sqft). Built in 1891, the home offers 2,214 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1891
  • 0.15 acre lot

Property Details

2 full
1891
Listing Description

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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$882/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$119
Interest$715
Insurance$48

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1161 21st Street

Des Moines, IA 50311

Property Details

Flooring

VinylLaminateCarpet

Construction

Asbestos

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Appliances

RefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom multi-family at 1161 21st Street is listed at $164,900 ($74/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $882 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1891, 0.15 acre lot.

This property is listed by INGRID L. ROOSE.

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INGRID L. ROOSE

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 746739· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 86 days on PropertySimple

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1161 21st Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

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