1918 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

1918 E 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 504 sqft

$109,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $786/mo*
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$109,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $786/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
504 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1918 E 21st St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1948
Living Area
504 sqft
Price/Sqft
$218
Parking
Garage

About this House

Cozy updated ranch on the Eastside. Great starter home or for an investment property. Conveniently located near interstate access. Updates include: New siding, hard surface flooring, cabinets and countertop in kitchen and bathroom, new water heater, furnace and gutters. Schedule your private showing today!
1918 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 504 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $110,000 on Jul 7, 2025 (8% below the $119,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $109,700, with a rent estimate of $1,020/month.

Home Details for 1918 E 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 504 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, WasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: DeckFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 58

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001097000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $119,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 10 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 504 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6621.12 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 715136Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 710-8061Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001097000000-R-N

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Aimee Lovan, (515) 710-8061
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with: Brenda Klenk, (515) 975-0531, LPT Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#715136

Price History for 1918 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
07/07/2025$110,000Sold
DMMLS #715136
06/10/2025$119,000PendingDMMLS #715136
05/15/2025$119,000PriceChange
DMMLS #715136
04/09/2025$125,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #715136
07/14/2022ListingRemovedDMMLS #652593
06/12/2022$77,500PriceChange
DMMLS #652593
06/03/2022$80,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #652593
05/30/2022$80,000PendingDMMLS #652593
05/24/2022$80,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #652593
05/20/2019$54,000Sold
DMMLS #576171
04/29/2019$54,900PendingAgent Provided
04/26/2019$54,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/06/2019$53,900PendingAgent Provided
02/06/2019$53,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/02/2011$43,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/20/2011$43,800PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/30/2011$49,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/25/2011$52,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/29/2004$30,690Sold
N/A
03/11/1997$29,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,376
Assessment$78,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1918 E 21st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1740 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$85,200
02/20/26
2
1
816
1517 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$99,000
04/03/26
2
1
600
2113 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$129,400
03/13/26
2
2
640
2028 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$175,000
09/30/25
2
1
728
2000 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$191,000
09/11/25
3
1
955
1603 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$82,500
02/12/26
2
1
698

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Assigned Schools

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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."
    8
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