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

515 E 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 818 sqft

$125,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026

$125,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
818 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 515 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA. 515 E 21st St is in the Fairground neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 818 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3441 sqft and was built in 1921.
515 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 818 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1921. It last sold for $29,500 on Mar 8, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $125,500, with a rent estimate of $1,301/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 515 E 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Stone

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3441 sqft

Price History for 515 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
03/08/2004$29,500Sold
N/A

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$1,968
Assessment$114,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 515 E 21st St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$35,000
02/19/26
2
1
752
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$20,000
02/02/26
2
1
1,264
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$33,000
06/17/26
2
1
660
2225 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$194,000
07/24/25
2
1
1,193
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Fairground
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What Locals Say about Fairground

At least 35 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Bailee Huddleson
    "I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
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  • Trulia User
    "that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
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  • Sue C.
    "We are friendly with several of our neighbors, we have BBQ'S or have snacks with a few of them. They look out for our place, as we look out for theirs. We definitely watch the "druggies" that come and go from one house across the alley from us."
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  • Sue C.
    "I've lived here for almost 3 years with a friend. It's a crowded house, but we all love this neighborhood. There was only a few incidents that had me concerned, but they seem to have been isolated. Neighbors tend to look out for each other here, like the old days."
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  • Susan C.
    "It's a nice quiet neighborhood with lots of dogs all around. Some outside in fenced yards, and some inside. Some being walked around by their owners. There are sidewalks to walk on."
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  • Leavinalegacy
    "Iowa State Fairgrounds is close by, which also houses events year round, such as flea markets, car shows, etc. "
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  • Mercedesericasix
    "Dogs in the neighborhood more than most. It is probably the oldest area in Des Moines so the houses aren't brand new but many have been updated and look beautiful"
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  • Julie S.
    "The commute is easy especially if you work downtown. There is great access to I-235 and I-80. West Des Moines and Clive area 15 minutes."
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  • Susan C.
    "I've been living here for over a year (with a friend), and have enjoyed it here. We are close to the stores and restaurants, and the Iowa State Fairgrounds. It's nice sitting out on the deck at night, other than the cars speeding down the street. "
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  • Susan C.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood, at my friend's house, for over a year, now. It is a very nice, kind, friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Susan C.
    "I have lived here, thanks to our friend for taking us in, for just about a year. It seems to be very friendly, and close to stores and restaurants. And is also close to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. "
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  • Susan C.
    "I've live here with our friend for about a year. It is a friendly neighborhood. It is very close to a lot of things, including the Iowa State Fairgrounds. "
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