Heart of Valley Junction gem! This remodeled bungalow is sure to wow you from the moment you drive up. Walk into the open living room with hardwood floors and 9' ceilings, a bright and cheery kitchen complete with gas stove, granite countertops and tile floor, two bedrooms with hardwood floors, a full bathroom with tile surround. A mudroom from the back door with laundry area complete the main level of this home. Upstairs is a fully insulated attic ready to be finished for 3drd bedroom. A full basement for storage as well as an oversized 2 car lateral garage with covered patio off the side. Updates include — new windows and front door in 4 season room, new LP Smart Siding (50 yr warranty), new gutters in 2019, full kitchen & bath remodel in 2019 including new SS appliances, new furnace & A/C in 2020 and new roof in 2024.
Sold for $240,000
$240,000
424 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2beds
1,032sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,230.96 Square Feet Lot
$238,300 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$1,782 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,300
$224,000 - $255,000
$1,782/mo
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Laundry areaRemodeled bungalowBright and cheery kitchenHardwood floorsGranite countertopsTile floorNew ss appliances
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Listed by:
Joseph G. Henry 515-453-5576,
Iowa Realty South
Bought with:
Jill Carpenter
Iowa Realty Indianola
Kenzie Brandsgard
Iowa Realty Indianola
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711998
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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,032
- Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,230 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 32003691000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $240,000-4%$233/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #711998 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$242/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+42%$242/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711998 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2021 | Sold | $176,000-1.7%$171/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638528 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2021 | Pending sale | $179,000$173/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638528 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2021 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$173/sqft |
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| 9/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $189,000+92.7%$183/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638528 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2019 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,300$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2019 | Sold | $98,100+15.4%$95/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #569843 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2019 | Pending sale | $85,000$82/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #569843 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $85,000$82/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #569843 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Listing removed | $85,000$82/sqft |
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| 9/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $85,000$82/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #569843 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,142 -2.6% | $191,500 +22.5% |
| 2024 | $2,200 +7.8% | $156,300 |
| 2023 | $2,040 -6.6% | $156,300 +36.5% |
| 2022 | $2,184 +6.3% | $114,500 |
| 2021 | $2,054 +1.6% | $114,500 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $2,022 +19.4% | $102,400 |
| 2019 | $1,694 | $102,400 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $1,694 | $91,200 |
| 2017 | $1,694 +6.3% | $91,200 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $1,594 | $85,800 |
| 2015 | $1,594 +3.4% | $85,800 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $1,542 | $85,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,000 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $84,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $84,200 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,100 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,600 +13.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,400 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $66,050 +27.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,790 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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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