1809 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

1809 E 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 620 sqft

$161,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026

$161,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
2 Beds
2 Baths
620 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Assessors page has home listed as 2 bedroom, but previous owner took out a bedroom to make larger living area. Home now has one bedroom on the main floor and there is a non conforming bedroom in the basement. Buyer could put a 2nd bedroom back on main floor if need be. Walk into a large living area that spans the entire width of the home. Fresh paint and new flooring on the main level. Down the hall is a bathroom with shower and good size bedroom. Through the kitchen you step into the 198sq ft enclosed porch. This provides lots of additional living space. Outside you have a deck and fully fenced back yard. There is also a 24x24 detached garage. In the basement you have 420 sq ft of finished space, living area and a non conforming bedroom. There is a 3/4 bathroom in the laundry room. With all of the basement finish and the enclosed porch there is tons of living space in this charming ranch home. With all of the basement finish and the enclosed porch there is tons of living space in this charming ranch home. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
1809 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 620 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1949. It last sold for $135,000 on Apr 25, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $161,000, with a rent estimate of $1,250/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1809 E 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price History for 1809 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
04/25/2022$135,000Sold
DMMLS #642276
03/10/2022$135,000PendingDMMLS #642276
03/10/2022$135,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #642276
03/10/2022$135,000PendingDMMLS #642276
03/09/2022$135,000PriceChange
DMMLS #642276
01/07/2022$130,000PendingDMMLS #642276
11/29/2021$130,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #642276
05/20/2019$87,000Sold
N/A
04/05/2019$89,900PendingAgent Provided
03/27/2019$89,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/27/2016$70,000Sold
DMMLS #512213
03/10/2016$76,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/26/2016$80,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,208
Assessment$136,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1809 E 21st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2009 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$77,001
11/24/25
2
1
480
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$120,000
05/14/26
2
1
792
2112 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$215,000
10/03/25
3
2
720

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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park
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What Locals Say about Fairmont Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

  • 11 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "It's chilly in some places. Chickens can be running loose at times. Dogs running loose poo in our yard and others, not healthy poo, sometimes."
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  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Tammy
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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