$75,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2025

804 E 21st Ct Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
640 Sq Ft
6,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

32% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2025

This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home presents a fantastic opportunity for investors looking to add a well-located property to their portfolio. Situated just moments from the interstate and only a 5-minute drive to the fairgrounds, this home offers unbeatable convenience for tenants or future homeowners. Whether you're looking for long-term rental income or a property with strong appreciation potential, this one checks all the boxes with its accessible location and solid layout. Don't miss out on this promising investment!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordon Vivanh

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 07/16/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Grotzke

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x128

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • 640 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Kitchen

  • Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04001721000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 156.25
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 117.19
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 640
  • Included Items: Cooktop
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 640
  • Total Sq Ft: 640

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1470
  • Lot S F: 6400
  • Lot Size: 50X128
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04001721000000
  • 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: 1914.00
  • Net Taxes: 1914.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Sold $75,000 -25.0% $117 / Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Price Changed $100,000 -9.1% $156 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $110,000 -- $172 / 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
2024 $1,914 $107,800 $21,900 $85,900
2023 $1,856 $107,800 $21,900 $85,900
2022 $1,840 $87,600 $17,900 $69,700
2021 $1,712 $87,600 $17,900 $69,700
2020 $1,774 $77,200 $15,700 $61,500
2019 $1,578 $77,200 $15,700 $61,500
2018 $1,556 $67,200 $13,500 $53,700
2017 $1,504 $67,200 $13,500 $53,700
2016 $1,460 $64,100 $12,600 $51,500
2015 $1,460 $64,100 $12,600 $51,500
2014 $1,426 $60,800 $11,800 $49,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jordon Vivanh

    RE/MAX

    (515) 865-1876

    2 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Jordon Vivanh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ben Grotzke

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 745-0425

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Ben Grotzke
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 722459

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-01721000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Fairground

804 E 21st Ct, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 804 E 21st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 and is currently priced at $75,000, approximately $117 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 804 E 21st Ct is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Capitol View Elementary School, Hiatt Middle School, and East High School.

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