21 E McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
About This Home
Own for less than what it cost for rent, in this adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bath ranch sitting on great elevation off the road. Large sized backyard and cement pad ready to add a garage. Remodeled with LVP flooring, family room, dedicated dining area with cute corner hutch. Kitchen that's bright and updated with epoxy floor mud-room/laundry room. 3/4 bath with glass shower door and bedroom right off the family room. Lower level has room for storage. This home is close to stores, restaurants, airport, and is ready for the next owner to enjoy! Lots of space outdoors to add a garden, fire pit, or a pet-friendly space. Roof 2023, Sewer line 2022, sump pump 2021, Furnace 2020, Hot Water Heater 2021.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Stove
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Dining Area,Window Treatments
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 612
- Total interior livable area: 612 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12003259001000
- Zoning: N3A
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Fence
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Lot size: 9,931 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 168
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $747 | $8,964 |
| Home Insurance * | $105 | $1,260 |
| Property Taxes | $153 | $1,836 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,126 | $13,512 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Price change | $149,500 |
| 2026-05-06 | Price change | $154,900 |
| 2026-04-02 | Listed for sale | $158,900 |
| 2025-03-18 | Listing removed | $139,900 |
| 2025-01-22 | Listed for sale | $139,900 |
| 2022-02-17 | Sold | $130,000 |
| 2022-01-10 | Pending sale | $129,900 |
| 2021-12-16 | Price change | $129,900 |
| 2021-11-22 | Listed for sale | $140,000 |
| 2010-08-11 | Sold | $310 |
| 2007-08-27 | Sold | $48,000 |
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