Welcome to this charming home in Highland Park! Upon entering you are greeted with beautiful hardwood floors in the main living area that lead into 2 bedrooms. Galley style kitchen has ceramic tile floors and a cozy breakfast nook that overlooks the fenced backyard. There is plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies in the deep 2.5 car garage with built-in cabinets. 8x8 utility shed. Roof new 2024. HVAC new 2022. Basement is framed and ready to be finished. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Neighborhood Finance Corporation mortgage money available with a 10,000 forgivable loan for improvements plus a possible $2,500 grant for down payment assistance! All information obtained from public and seller records.
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
3818 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
714sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
9,016.92 Square Feet Lot
$159,000 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$1,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,000
$149,000 - $170,000
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Beautiful hardwood floorsCeramic tile floorsFenced backyardCozy breakfast nookBuilt-in cabinets
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Listed by:
Marce Peters (515)778-3014,
RE/MAX Precision,
Renee Geurkink,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Cathy McAulay
Century 21 Signature
Lynette Williamson
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 710279
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 714
- Total interior livable area: 714 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,016 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11003530000000
- Zoning: F
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $160,000-3%$224/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #710279 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Pending sale | $164,900$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710279 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Price change | $164,900-2.4%$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710279 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,000+5.7%$237/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710279 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX Central Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $159,900+47.4%$224/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #682112 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2019 | Sold | $108,500-5.6%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #584314 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2019 | Pending sale | $114,900$161/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #584314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Price change | $114,900-4.2%$161/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #584314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2019 | Price change | $119,900-2.1%$168/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #584314 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $122,500+44.1%$172/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #584314 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2014 | Sold | $85,000$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #442923 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2014 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$119/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #442923 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $90,000+31.4%$126/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #442923 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2000 | Sold | $68,500+19.1%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/1997 | Sold | $57,500$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,368 +2% | $134,600 +14.1% |
| 2024 | $2,322 -1.6% | $118,000 |
| 2023 | $2,360 +0.8% | $118,000 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $2,342 +6.1% | $100,100 |
| 2021 | $2,208 +6.9% | $100,100 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $2,066 +5.2% | $88,500 |
| 2019 | $1,964 +1.3% | $88,500 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $1,938 | $81,600 |
| 2017 | $1,938 +6% | $81,600 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1,828 | $78,100 |
| 2015 | $1,828 +14.8% | $78,100 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $1,592 | $74,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $74,500 -7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,300 -5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,100 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,000 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,700 +11.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $66,980 +7% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,610 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,610 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50316
- Highland Park
- 3818 E 8th St
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