501 21st St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
1,128 sqft Built 1954 Lot 8,276 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$200,000
Aug 2, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2022 | Sold | $200,000 | MLS #655992 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Listed | $200,000 | MLS #655992 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Listed | $200,000 | MLS #655848 |
| May 18, 2017 | Sold | $140,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 13, 2009 | Sold | $139,600 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $188,400 | $71,100 | $259,500 | $3,544 |
| 2023 | $167,300 | $61,900 | $229,200 | $3,436 |
| 2022 | $134,400 | $52,400 | $186,800 | $3,394 |
| 2021 | $134,400 | $52,400 | $186,800 | $3,364 |
| 2020 | $126,800 | $49,500 | $176,300 | $3,308 |
| 2019 | $126,800 | $49,500 | $176,300 | $3,054 |
| 2018 | $114,300 | $43,300 | $157,600 | $3,056 |
| 2017 | $114,300 | $43,300 | $157,600 | $2,850 |
| 2016 | $104,300 | $39,000 | $143,300 | $2,782 |
| 2015 | $104,300 | $39,000 | $143,300 | $2,856 |
| 2014 | $106,500 | $38,800 | $145,300 | $2,656 |
| 2013 | $106,500 | $38,800 | $145,300 | $2,562 |
| 2012 | $106,700 | $38,800 | $145,500 | $2,388 |
| 2011 | $106,700 | $38,800 | $145,500 | $2,308 |
| 2010 | $102,400 | $37,200 | $139,600 | $2,200 |
| 2009 | $102,400 | $37,200 | $139,600 | $2,134 |
| 2008 | $102,400 | $37,200 | $139,600 | $2,134 |
| 2007 | $102,400 | $37,200 | $139,600 | $2,058 |
Property facts
Year built
1954
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Living area
1,128 sqft
Lot size
8,276 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
21st St
Coordinates
41.57671, -93.73459
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 501 21st St last sell?
501 21st St most recently sold on Aug 2, 2022 for $200,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 501 21st St?
The most recent total assessment for 501 21st St (year 2025) is $259,500 with $3,544 in property tax.
How does 501 21st St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 29.8% above the last sale price of $200,000.
When was 501 21st St built?
501 21st St was built in 1954.
How does 501 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 501 21st St?
501 21st St is a 1,128 sqft, 8,276 sqft lot single_family.
Is 501 21st St a flip candidate?
No — 501 21st St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 501 21st St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 501 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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