Welcome to your charming oasis in the serene Highland Park Neighborhood! This updated abode beckons you with its tranquil ambiance and modern amenities.
Step into the spacious living room, seamlessly transitioning into the kitchen adorned with sleek gray cabinets, tile floors, and a stylish subway tile backsplash. The kitchen boasts a full suite of appliances and a generous pantry with cabinetry extending to the ceiling, offering ample storage space for all your culinary needs.
Luxury vinyl flooring graces the main level, enhancing both durability and aesthetic appeal. The 3/4 bath features elegant tile floors, adding a touch of sophistication to your daily routine.
Discover inviting bedrooms just steps away, each offering ample space to unwind and recharge. The basement eagerly awaits your personal touch, providing a canvas for your imagination to flourish.
With freshly painted interiors and exteriors, as well as the addition of new gutters in 2023, this home exudes a sense of renewed vitality and care.
Don't miss this opportunity to embrace the warmth and comfort of home sweet home & the bonus of a TAX ABATEMENT! Reach out to a realtor today and make this your sanctuary!
Sold for $162,000
$162,000
3638 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
746sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$177,600 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$1,206 Estimated rent
Home value
$177,600
$169,000 - $186,000
$1,206/mo
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Serene highland park neighborhoodModern amenitiesAmple spaceTile floorsElegant tile floorsFreshly painted interiorsGenerous pantry
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Listed by:
Bradley Johnson (319)423-4139,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
Rodney Hillebo
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 691237
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 746
- Total interior livable area: 746 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11001083000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/17/2024 | Sold | $162,000-2.4%$217/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Pending sale | $165,900$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $165,900$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Pending sale | $165,900$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2024 | Price change | $165,900-0.6%$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2024 | Price change | $166,900-1.8%$224/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $169,900+35.9%$228/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691237 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2018 | Sold | $125,000+8.8%$168/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #559240 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2018 | Pending sale | $114,900$154/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #559240 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2018 | Listed for sale | $114,900+154.8%$154/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #559240 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2017 | Sold | $45,100+40.9%$60/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #542309 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2017 | Pending sale | $32,000$43/sqft |
Source: Country Estates Realty #542309 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $32,000$43/sqft |
Source: Country Estates Realty #542309 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,514 +2.4% | $174,800 +15.8% |
| 2024 | $1,478 +12.1% | $150,900 |
| 2023 | $1,318 +0.9% | $150,900 +16% |
| 2022 | $1,306 +31.4% | $130,100 |
| 2021 | $994 -3.1% | $130,100 +14.4% |
| 2020 | $1,026 +1.6% | $113,700 |
| 2019 | $1,010 -44.7% | $113,700 +146.6% |
| 2018 | $1,828 | $46,100 -32.9% |
| 2017 | $1,828 +30.9% | $68,700 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $1,396 | $61,700 |
| 2015 | $1,396 -0.4% | $61,700 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $1,401 | $61,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,600 -18.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $75,500 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $82,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $82,500 +6.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $77,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $77,700 +12.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,100 +9.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,980 +16.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,860 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,860 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 3638 E 8th St
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