Welcome to this charming home in Highland Park! Upon entering you are greeted with beautiful hardwood floors in the main living area that lead into 2 bedrooms. Galley style kitchen has ceramic tile floors and a cozy breakfast nook that overlooks the fenced backyard. There is plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies in the deep 2.5 car garage with built-in cabinets. 8x8 utility shed. Roof new 2024. HVAC new 2022. Basement is framed and ready to be finished. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Neighborhood Finance Corporation mortgage money available with a 10,000 forgivable loan for improvements plus a possible $2,500 grant for down payment assistance! All information obtained from public and seller records.
Sold for $160,000 on 04/14/25
$160,000
3818 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
714sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
9,016.92 Square Feet Lot
$161,100 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$1,014 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,100
$153,000 - $171,000
$1,014/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 14, 2025 at 09:44am
Listed by:
Marce Peters (515)778-3014,
RE/MAX Precision,
Renee Geurkink,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Cathy McAulay
Century 21 Signature
Lynette Williamson
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 710279
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, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 714
- Total interior livable area: 714 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,016 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11003530000000
- Zoning: F
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $160,000-3%$224/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #710279 | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Pending sale | $164,900$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710279 | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Price change | $164,900-2.4%$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710279 | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,000+5.7%$237/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710279 | ||
| 10/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX Central | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,322 -1.6% | $118,000 |
| 2023 | $2,360 +0.8% | $118,000 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $2,342 +6.1% | $100,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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