1618 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 1,312 sqft Built 1940 Lot 13,199 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$173,000
Jul 26, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Sold | $173,000 | MLS #655108 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Listed | $169,900 | MLS #655108 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | Sold | $120,000 | MLS #517968 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | Price changed | $120,000 | MLS #517968 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Price changed | $124,900 | MLS #517968 |
| Jul 5, 2016 | Price changed | $129,900 | MLS #517968 |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Price changed | $135,900 | MLS #517968 |
| May 20, 2016 | Listed | $139,900 | MLS #517968 |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Sold | $49,000 | DesMoines |
| May 29, 2014 | Listed | $58,500 | MLS #436897 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | Sold | $124,218 | Public Record |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Sold | $125,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,600 | $28,400 | $222,000 | $3,876 |
| 2023 | $168,500 | $24,600 | $193,100 | $3,456 |
| 2022 | $127,100 | $19,500 | $146,600 | $3,220 |
| 2021 | $127,100 | $19,500 | $146,600 | $3,032 |
| 2020 | $112,800 | $17,300 | $130,100 | $3,144 |
| 2019 | $112,800 | $17,300 | $130,100 | $2,864 |
| 2018 | $100,100 | $15,000 | $115,100 | $2,830 |
| 2017 | $100,100 | $15,000 | $115,100 | $3,040 |
| 2016 | $97,900 | $14,500 | $112,400 | $2,962 |
| 2015 | $97,900 | $14,500 | $112,400 | $2,820 |
| 2014 | $92,700 | $13,400 | $106,100 | $2,954 |
| 2013 | $92,700 | $13,400 | $106,100 | $1,344 |
| 2012 | $104,300 | $15,000 | $119,300 | $1,372 |
| 2011 | $104,300 | $15,000 | $119,300 | $1,306 |
| 2010 | $107,800 | $16,100 | $123,900 | $1,268 |
| 2009 | $107,800 | $16,100 | $123,900 | $1,238 |
| 2008 | $107,800 | $16,100 | $123,900 | $1,238 |
| 2007 | $107,800 | $16,100 | $123,900 | $1,322 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,312 sqft
Lot size
13,199 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
21st St
Coordinates
41.60848, -93.58041
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,968
Gross rental yield
13.65%
Implied cap rate
8.87%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1618 21st St last sell?
1618 21st St most recently sold on Jul 26, 2022 for $173,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1618 21st St?
The most recent total assessment for 1618 21st St (year 2025) is $222,000 with $3,876 in property tax.
How does 1618 21st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 28.3% above the last sale price of $173,000.
When was 1618 21st St built?
1618 21st St was built in 1940.
How does 1618 21st St compare to others on 21st St?
We track 8 other properties on 21st St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 21st St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1618 21st St?
1618 21st St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,312 sqft, 13,199 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1618 21st St a flip candidate?
No — 1618 21st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1618 21st St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1618 21st St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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