Welcome to this charming 2-story in the up and coming neighborhood of Highland Park! With its spacious layout and potential for transformation, this home is a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch. As you come inside you will notice the generous sized living room that connects to a spacious dining area, both perfect for gatherings. The kitchen has lots of great space for your storage and cooking needs with a built-in pantry area! Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with great closet space and a full bathroom. The large yard offers lots of possibilities for a garden or fire pit to relax around, with plenty of space for a future garage addition. With a new roof and siding in 2021, this house is ready to call home! Schedule your showing today! Home has current rental certificate good through 10/16/2024. Located in NFC lending area.
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
3937 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$177,900 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,564 Estimated rent
Home value
$177,900
$165,000 - $190,000
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Large yardSpacious layoutNew roofGreat closet spaceSpacious dining areaBuilt-in pantry area
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Listed by:
Angela McKenzie 515-778-6365,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rachelle Cochran 515-991-8518,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Kathy Miller
RE/MAX Precision
Ingrid Williams
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 681150
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07003720000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1891
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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $160,000+6.7%$119/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Pending sale | $150,000$112/sqft |
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| 8/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000+500%$112/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #681150 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2020 | Listing removed | $1,035$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,035$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2019 | Listing removed | $1,035$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,035+1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/15/2018 | Listing removed | $1,025$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,025+5.1%$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2016 | Listing removed | $975-2.5%$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2015 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2012 | Sold | $25,000-49%$19/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #392822 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2011 | Sold | $49,000-40%$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2007 | Sold | $81,652+18.3%$61/sqft |
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| 12/13/2000 | Sold | $69,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,606 +2% | $149,400 +15.1% |
| 2024 | $2,554 +1.3% | $129,800 |
| 2023 | $2,522 +0.8% | $129,800 +21.3% |
| 2022 | $2,502 +5.7% | $107,000 |
| 2021 | $2,368 -3.7% | $107,000 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,460 +5.2% | $94,900 |
| 2019 | $2,338 +1% | $94,900 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,314 | $87,000 |
| 2017 | $2,314 +11.6% | $87,000 +10.5% |
| 2016 | $2,074 | $78,700 |
| 2015 | $2,074 +7.1% | $78,700 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $1,936 | $75,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,600 +2.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,900 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,400 -0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,700 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $71,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $71,000 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,620 +24.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oak Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 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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