$40,000
SOLD NOV 13, 2025

1242 E 21st St Des Moines, IA 50317

Accent Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
384 Sq Ft
4,480 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

33% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Accessible Ramps
  • No HOA
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

As of November 2025

Investor Buyer Wanted! This could be DSMs first Tiny Home!!! Built in 1947. Sold in "As Is" condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Smith

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 09/17/2025

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Slavin

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $944

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 4,480 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x112

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 384 Sq Ft Home
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Accessible Ramps
  • Covered Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06006152000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$944

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 128.91
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 104.17
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Handicap Features: Ramp
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 384
  • Total Sq Ft: 384

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 280
  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1030
  • Lot S F: 4480
  • Lot Size: 40X112
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06006152000000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 944.00
  • Net Taxes: 738.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2018
Sold by
Heuckendorf Randy
Bought by
Olson Jack G and Olson Ann E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2002
Sold by
Fv 1 Inc
Bought by
Heuckendorf Randy and Heuckendorf Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2002
Sold by
Olson Jack G and Olson Ann E
Bought by
Equicredit Corp Of America

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2001
Sold by
Olson Jack G and Olson Ann E
Bought by
Equicredit Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1999
Sold by
Schmitt Jerome J and Schmitt Josephine A
Bought by
Olson Jack G and Olson Ann E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,250
Interest Rate
7.9%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $20,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $12,500 --
Sheriffs Deed $14,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $14,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $26,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Sold $40,000 -19.2% $104 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $49,500 -16.8% $129 / Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $59,500 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $798 $64,600 $15,500 $49,100
2024 $798 $58,000 $13,700 $44,300
2023 $896 $58,000 $13,700 $44,300
2022 $888 $46,900 $11,400 $35,500
2021 $864 $46,900 $11,400 $35,500
2020 $892 $43,200 $10,400 $32,800
2019 $60 $43,200 $10,400 $32,800
2018 $48 $39,400 $9,200 $30,200
2017 $794 $39,400 $9,200 $30,200
2016 $768 $37,900 $8,600 $29,300
2015 $768 $37,900 $8,600 $29,300
2014 $714 $35,600 $8,100 $27,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jamie Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jamie Smith

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 251-7882

    2 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Jamie Smith
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  • Laura Slavin

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Laura Slavin

    RE/MAX

    (515) 202-4129

    7 in this area

    226 Total Sales

    Laura Slavin
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 726463

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-06152000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Accent

1242 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA

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