For sale

$247,750

8219 Lista Ln, Des Moines, IA 50320

3beds

1,473sqft

$1,765/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1967

8,054 Square Feet Lot

$242,500 Zestimate^®

$168/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome home to this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home offering comfortable living and a great backyard setting! The kitchen opens to a deck overlooking a private backyard and open green space—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. A 1-car attached garage adds everyday convenience, while low-maintenance metal siding makes exterior upkeep a breeze. Additional highlights include a newer furnace and basement waterproofing for added peace of mind. Upstairs living space and large eat in kitchen as well as finished basement with a study and family room. Best of all, enjoy the advantage of low Warren County taxes! A great opportunity to own a home with privacy, practical updates, and affordable living.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Cable TV
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,473
Total interior livable area: 1,473 sqft
Finished area below ground: 450

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Multi/Split
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 8,054 Square Feet
Dimensions: 76 x 90
Features: Pie Shaped Lot

Details

Parcel number: 05325001300
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Split Level
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1967

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $168/sqft
Tax assessed value: $224,200
Annual tax amount: $2,399
Date on market: 8/11/2026
Cumulative days on market: 10 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$242,500

$230,000 - $255,000

$1,683/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/12/2026	Listed for sale	$247,750+16.3%$168/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747135 Report a problem
2/17/2023	Sold	$213,000+1.4%$145/sqft
Source: DMMLS #666153 Report a problem
1/17/2023	Pending sale	$210,000$143/sqft
Source: DMMLS #666153 Report a problem
1/13/2023	Listed for sale	$210,000+35.5%$143/sqft
Source: DMMLS #666153 Report a problem
11/10/2022	Sold	$155,000$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #662414 Report a problem
10/25/2022	Pending sale	$155,000$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #662414 Report a problem
10/20/2022	Listed for sale	$155,000+24.1%$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #662414 Report a problem
12/23/2015	Listing removed	$124,900$85/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #507695 Report a problem
11/11/2015	Listed for sale	$124,900-6.8%$85/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #507695 Report a problem
1/24/2012	Listing removed	$134,000$91/sqft
Source: Matt Grohe REMAX Real Estate Concepts 3125 Douglas Ave 205 DSM IA 50310 #392848 Report a problem
11/12/2011	Price change	$134,000-4.3%$91/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #392848 Report a problem
9/6/2011	Listed for sale	$140,000+1.5%$95/sqft
Source: Peoples Company #387699 Report a problem
7/1/2011	Listing removed	$137,900$94/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377558 Report a problem
4/27/2011	Price change	$137,900-2.1%$94/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377558 Report a problem
1/13/2011	Price change	$140,900+0.6%$96/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377558 Report a problem
1/8/2011	Price change	$140,000+3.7%$95/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377558 Report a problem
12/31/2010	Listed for sale	$135,000$92/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #377558 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,268 +25.4%	$224,200 +13.8%
2024	$1,808 -5.8%	$197,000 +15.1%
2023	$1,920 +0.3%	$171,100 +17%
2022	$1,914 -2.2%	$146,200
2021	$1,958 -13.4%	$146,200 +6.6%
2020	$2,261 +8.8%	$137,100
2019	$2,077 +6.3%	$137,100 +10.9%
2018	$1,954 +1.7%	$123,600
2017	$1,920 +8.8%	$123,600 +8.4%
2016	$1,764	$114,000
2015	$1,764	$114,000 -1.1%
2014	$1,764 +3.1%	$115,300
2013	$1,711 +1.1%	--
2012	$1,693 -2.4%	--
2011	$1,735 +8.4%	--
2010	$1,600 +3.4%	--
2009	$1,548 -0.8%	--
2008	$1,560 +7.3%	--
2007	$1,454	--