Invest in this versatile Highland Park duplex, perfect for an owner-occupant or an investor. Each unit features one bedroom and one bathroom, and the property comes with a rental certificate issued this year. Located near schools, and bus routes, it also includes off-street parking. With one unit currently occupied and the other vacant, it's move in or rental ready.
For sale
Price cut: $12K (9/28)
$164,900
3905 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
1,214sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parking
- 24 days
- 301
- 14
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda Welch (515)577-6581,
LPT Realty, LLC,
Kyle Clarkson 515-554-2249,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749021
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,214
- Total interior livable area: 1,214 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 07003712000000
- Zoning: N6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,846
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Water
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Price change | $164,900-6.8%$136/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #749021 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $176,900-1%$146/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listing removed | $795$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $795-5.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $845-5.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $895$1/sqft |
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| 10/8/2024 | Listing removed | $895$1/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $895+5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2023 | Price change | $850-5%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $895+37.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $178,600-5.4%$147/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #669365 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2023 | Pending sale | $188,888$156/sqft |
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| 3/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $188,888+47.6%$156/sqft |
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| 4/22/2021 | Sold | $128,000-3%$105/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Pending sale | $132,000$109/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX Central Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2021 | Pending sale | $132,000$109/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #618479 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Price change | $132,000-4%$109/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #618479 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $137,500+89.7%$113/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #618479 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2020 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2020 | Listed for rent | $650+4%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2019 | Listing removed | $625$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2019 | Listed for rent | $625+4.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2018 | Listing removed | $600 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2016 | Sold | $72,500+57.6%$60/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #45326 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2012 | Sold | $46,000+84%$38/sqft |
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| 8/24/2011 | Sold | $25,000-73.4%$21/sqft |
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| 4/27/2010 | Sold | $93,883+21.1%$77/sqft |
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| 10/15/2002 | Sold | $77,500$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,552 +2.1% | $151,000 +18.8% |
| 2024 | $2,500 +5.2% | $127,100 |
| 2023 | $2,376 +14.9% | $127,100 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $2,068 +5.4% | $100,800 +14% |
| 2021 | $1,962 -3.7% | $88,400 +12.5% |
| 2020 | $2,038 +4.8% | $78,600 |
| 2019 | $1,944 +1% | $78,600 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $1,924 | $72,300 |
| 2017 | $1,924 +57.2% | $72,300 +31% |
| 2016 | $1,224 | $55,200 |
| 2015 | $1,224 +7.7% | $55,200 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $1,136 | $53,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,300 -5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,200 -31.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $82,500 -8.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,900 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $88,800 +17.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $75,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $75,300 +11.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,360 +7.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,540 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,540 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Park
Nearby schools
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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