Impressive 5 bedroom home offering almost 2000 square feet of finished living area and a GREAT lot on the SE Side of Des Moines. This split level home offers an incredible quality of life with 3 different and large living areas (main level/addition off the back/basement), a large kitchen and eating area, generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a MASSIVE 24x30' detached garage/shop built in 2005. Features of the home include: All appliances included in the sale, fresh paint, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, electric fireplace in the addition, solid surface countertops and stainless appliances in the white kitchen, updated and remodeled bathrooms, updated light fixtures, privacy fenced backyard, playset, large mature trees, paver patio on the east side of the home to enjoy the shade, and a generous entry area with plenty of space for a bench/coat storage/etc. This home is very easy to show and immediate occupancy is available, please call an agent today for a private tour or more information.
Sold for $283,000
$283,000
5709 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
5beds
1,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
8,755.56 Square Feet Lot
$281,300 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$1,939 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,300
$264,000 - $301,000
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Updated and remodeled bathroomsGenerous bedroomsVaulted ceilingsFresh paintHardwood flooringUpdated light fixturesPrivacy fenced backyard
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Listed by:
Cy Phillips 515-423-0899,
Space Simply
Bought with:
Lake, Jessica
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 709744
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,204
- Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 716
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Play Structure, Patio
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 8,755 sqft
- Dimensions: 70 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12002820015000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: See Remarks
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $283,000-4.1%$235/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #709744 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2025 | Pending sale | $295,000$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #709744 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #709744 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Pending sale | $295,000$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #709744 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+169.4%$245/sqft |
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| 12/16/2009 | Sold | $109,500-0.4%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $109,900$91/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #356664 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2008 | Sold | $109,900+34.8%$91/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2002 | Sold | $81,500+2.5%$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/1999 | Sold | $79,500$66/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,810 +5.4% | $244,700 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $3,614 +5.4% | $225,300 +16% |
| 2023 | $3,428 +0.8% | $194,200 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $3,400 +0.1% | $154,300 |
| 2021 | $3,396 -3.6% | $154,300 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $3,524 +10.7% | $144,700 |
| 2019 | $3,182 +1.2% | $144,700 +14% |
| 2018 | $3,144 | $126,900 |
| 2017 | $3,144 +7.9% | $126,900 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $2,914 | $119,300 |
| 2015 | $2,914 -1.5% | $119,300 -4.1% |
| 2014 | $2,958 | $124,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $124,400 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $125,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $125,000 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $125,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $125,900 -3.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $131,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $131,000 +14.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $114,100 +10.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $103,600 +7.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,360 +13.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,980 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 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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