1121 26th St, Des Moines, IA, 50311
About This Home
Well-maintained 2-story home featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Rarely do you find a home with 6 bedrooms, making this move-in ready property a standout opportunity with exceptional space for comfortable living, entertaining, or investment potential. Conveniently located near Drake University, downtown Des Moines, shopping, dining, parks, and more. The fenced yard, two different kinds of pear trees, and stylish fireplace accent wall with framed TV included add even more appeal. A spacious, well-cared-for home ready for its next owner!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Fireplace features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 571
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,283
- Total interior livable area: 2,283 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 030/01437000000
- Zoning: NS
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Lot size: 6,118 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 6118
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- 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 | $2,118 | $25,416 |
| Home Insurance * | $280 | $3,360 |
| Property Taxes | $572 | $6,864 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,043 |
| Total | $3,140 | $37,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Price change | $439,900 |
| 2026-04-14 | Price change | $445,000 |
| 2026-03-20 | Listed for sale | $449,900 |
| 2021-11-18 | Sold | $335,000 |
| 2021-10-19 | Pending sale | $349,000 |
| 2021-10-02 | Listed for sale | $349,000 |
| 2021-07-13 | Sold | $210,000 |
| 2011-09-20 | Listing removed | $187,500 |
| 2011-08-18 | Price change | $187,500 |
| 2011-06-03 | Price change | $199,000 |
| 2010-12-12 | Listed for sale | $205,000 |
| 2000-11-01 | Sold | $122,000 |
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