This beautifully updated 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, comfort, and value. The remodeled kitchen features white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with contemporary finishes. Additional improvements include updated electrical, fully updated insulation, new wood siding (2022), new windows (2022), and brand-new gutters installed in August 2026.
The spacious family room features a cozy wood-burning brick fireplace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The unfinished basement includes partially tiled flooring and an egress window, providing natural light, excellent storage, and future finishing potential.
Outside, enjoy a detached 2-car garage, deck, patio, mature trees, and a spacious backyard. Conveniently located right next to Madison Elementary School with quick access to I-235 and I-80/I-35. Move-in ready and full of updates—schedule your private showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/20)
$209,000
3936 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,062sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
9,408 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesRemodeled kitchenGranite countertopsContemporary finishesTile backsplashSpacious backyardSpacious family room
- 75 days
- 696
- 51
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Listed by:
Rose Le 515-217-8535,
My Real Estate Company,
Emily Nguyen 515-556-6388,
My Real Estate Company
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745516
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 188 x 50
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11003514000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,637
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,409/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $209,000-4.6%$197/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $219,000-2.7%$206/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $225,000-8.2%$212/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+104.2%$231/sqft |
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| 4/19/2022 | Sold | $120,000-7.7%$113/sqft |
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| 1/11/2022 | Pending sale | $130,000$122/sqft |
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| 1/4/2022 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$122/sqft |
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| 11/29/2021 | Price change | $135,000-10%$127/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $150,000+36.5%$141/sqft |
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| 2/18/2020 | Listing removed | $109,900$103/sqft |
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| 2/7/2020 | Pending sale | $109,900$103/sqft |
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| 1/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $109,900$103/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Listing removed | $109,900$103/sqft |
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| 11/15/2019 | Price change | $109,900-4.4%$103/sqft |
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| 11/4/2019 | Price change | $114,900-8%$108/sqft |
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| 10/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $124,900+65.8%$118/sqft |
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| 11/1/2018 | Sold | $75,340+8.4%$71/sqft |
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| 9/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $69,500-37.3%$65/sqft |
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| 5/21/2018 | Sold | $110,870+19.9%$104/sqft |
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| 9/29/2008 | Sold | $92,500+2.8%$87/sqft |
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| 8/31/2008 | Listed for sale | $90,000-3.2%$85/sqft |
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| 8/23/2008 | Listing removed | $93,000$88/sqft |
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| 7/10/2008 | Price change | $93,000-3.7%$88/sqft |
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| 6/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $96,600$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,332 -3.3% | $160,300 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $2,412 -14% | $140,100 |
| 2023 | $2,806 +0.7% | $140,100 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $2,786 +5.6% | $119,100 |
| 2021 | $2,638 -3.7% | $119,100 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $2,740 +4.9% | $105,700 |
| 2019 | $2,612 -15.1% | $105,700 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $3,077 +19% | $97,200 |
| 2017 | $2,586 +5.9% | $97,200 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $2,442 | $92,700 |
| 2015 | $2,442 +8.1% | $92,700 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $2,258 | $88,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,200 -7% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $94,800 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $100,800 +6.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,600 +13.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,200 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,920 +3.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,080 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,080 |
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Neighborhood: Highland 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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