Charming two-story, 4-bedroom home in the growing Riverbend neighborhood! Ideally located directly across from Moulton Elementary and just minutes from downtown, dining, and easy freeway access. This move-in-ready home offers a clean, welcoming feel with a fully fenced yard, alley access, and a 1-car detached garage. Enjoy outdoor living on the large covered deck and the added bonus of mature fruit trees on the property. Don't miss this great location, schedule your showing today!
For sale
$210,000
1540 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
1,228sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
6,490 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Alley accessFully fenced yardLarge covered deck
- 17 days |
- 649 |
- 44 |
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Listed by:
Chinh Nguyen (515)494-2005,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740341
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,228
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Features: Pie Shaped Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08001980000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,968
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000$171/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Pending sale | $210,000$171/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000+3.4%$171/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $203,000-3.3%$165/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $209,900$171/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $209,900-2.4%$171/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$175/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $224,900-1.8%$183/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,000+21.8%$186/sqft |
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| 9/24/2021 | Sold | $188,000+1.6%$153/sqft |
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| 8/23/2021 | Pending sale | $185,000$151/sqft |
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| 8/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000+45.7%$151/sqft |
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| 7/2/2007 | Sold | $127,000+86.1%$103/sqft |
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| 6/14/2006 | Sold | $68,250$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,968 +2.2% | $232,500 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $3,884 +5.8% | $207,900 |
| 2023 | $3,670 +45.1% | $207,900 +33.5% |
| 2022 | $2,530 +5.2% | $155,700 +33% |
| 2021 | $2,404 -3.5% | $117,100 +11.6% |
| 2020 | $2,492 -1.3% | $104,900 |
| 2019 | $2,526 +1.3% | $104,900 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $2,494 | $102,500 |
| 2017 | $2,494 +10.9% | $102,500 +9% |
| 2016 | $2,248 | $94,000 |
| 2015 | $2,248 +11.2% | $94,000 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $2,022 | $87,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,900 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,000 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,600 -5.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $96,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $96,500 +26.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $76,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: River Bend
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Moulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50314
- River Bend
- 1540 8th St
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