Why rent when you can own this beautifully updated home in Des Moines! This move-in-ready 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home features a brand new kitchen, fully updated bathroom, and new carpet throughout. Enjoy the convenience of a rare 2-car detached garage, plus a spacious yard perfect for pets, entertaining, or gardening. Fresh, clean, and affordable, this home is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort. Great location with easy access to shopping, dining, and downtown. Don't miss your chance to own a home for less than rent - buy now!
Sold for $161,500
$161,500
8 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$161,400 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$1,145 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,400
$153,000 - $171,000
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Fully updated bathroomBrand new kitchenSpacious yard
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Listed by:
Stephanie Dart (641)521-6044,
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Bought with:
Amy Meyer
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721348
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: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 618
- Total interior livable area: 618 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 12005170000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
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: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $112,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,922
- Date on market: 7/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $161,500-1.5%$261/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721348 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $163,900$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721348 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $163,900-3.5%$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721348 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$275/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721348 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$283/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721348 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900+157%$291/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721348 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Sold | $70,000+29.6%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2016 | Sold | $54,000-9.8%$87/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #526336 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $59,900+64.1%$97/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #526336 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/1999 | Sold | $36,500$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,782 +2.3% | $112,800 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $1,742 +7.1% | $99,000 |
| 2023 | $1,626 +0.9% | $99,000 +27.1% |
| 2022 | $1,612 +8% | $77,900 |
| 2021 | $1,492 -3.4% | $77,900 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $1,544 +9.2% | $68,400 |
| 2019 | $1,414 +1.4% | $68,400 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $1,394 | $61,100 |
| 2017 | $1,394 -5% | $61,100 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $1,468 | $55,700 |
| 2015 | $1,468 +33.5% | $55,700 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $1,100 | $55,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $55,300 -4.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,800 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,700 -13.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,000 +12.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,000 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,210 +31.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,740 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,740 |
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Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 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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