Charming split level with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, fenced in back yard and finished lower level. Needs some TLC. Walking distance to elementary schools.
For sale
$235,000
5205 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,044sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$229,000 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished lower levelSplit level
- 123 days |
- 237 |
- 10 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph G. Henry 515-453-5576,
Iowa Realty South
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738960
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: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 12004473589000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
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: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,040
- Date on market: 4/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 124 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$229,000
$218,000 - $240,000
$1,661/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+120.7%$225/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #738960 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2002 | Sold | $106,500+20.3%$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/1997 | Sold | $88,500$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,040 +2.1% | $218,800 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $3,958 +3.3% | $201,200 |
| 2023 | $3,830 +0.8% | $201,200 +23.8% |
| 2022 | $3,800 +0.1% | $162,500 |
| 2021 | $3,798 -3.8% | $162,500 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $3,946 +10.2% | $152,200 |
| 2019 | $3,582 +1% | $152,200 +14.2% |
| 2018 | $3,546 | $133,300 |
| 2017 | $3,546 +7.5% | $133,300 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $3,300 | $125,200 |
| 2015 | $3,300 +4.8% | $125,200 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $3,148 | $122,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $122,900 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,300 -3.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,000 -8.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $139,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $139,800 +17.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,400 +7.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $111,430 +10.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $100,780 |
| 2001 | -- | $100,780 |
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Neighborhood: South Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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