1309 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50314
River Bend- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,280 sqft
$219,100
as of Aug 9, 2026
$219,100
as of Aug 9, 2026
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,280 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1915
Living Area
1,280 sqft
Price/Sqft
$171
Parking
Garage
About this House
Ready to move right in! Enjoy this remodeled home enter the spacious remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Open to a dining area with a view to the living room with a tray ceiling. There is a spacious bedroom/ office and a half bath addition. Upstairs has three bedrooms with a beautifully remodeled full bath. Newer flooring, walls, ceilings, bathrooms, siding, windows, and roof. The basement is clean and dry with a great foundation.
The garage has two garage doors with access from the alley. The new driveway from the street to the garage in 2019. Easy access to downtown and interstate.
Enjoy the nice size yard with a spacious garage.
The garage has two garage doors with access from the alley. The new driveway from the street to the garage in 2019. Easy access to downtown and interstate.
Enjoy the nice size yard with a spacious garage.
1309 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,280 sqft single-family home in River Bend, built in 1915. It last sold for the $214,900 asking price on May 21, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $219,100, with a rent estimate of $1,509/month.
Home Details for 1309 8th St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1280 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Laminate |
Security Security: Security System |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Wood, PartialExterior: FenceFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 43 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1915 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story |
Building Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 08004640001000 |
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Price List Price: $214,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Apr 05 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 1280 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 7927.92 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 689052Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 954-5928Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-08004640001000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Donna Bistrican, (515) 954-5928
Fathom Realty
Bought with: Mike Reagan, (515) 577-8142, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#689052

Price History for 1309 8th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/21/2024 | $215,000 | Sold | DMMLS #689052 |
| 04/05/2024 | $214,900 | Pending | DMMLS #689052 |
| 03/18/2024 | $214,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #689052 |
| 03/11/2024 | $220,000 | PendingToActive | DMMLS #689052 |
| 02/26/2024 | $220,000 | Pending | DMMLS #689052 |
| 02/08/2024 | $220,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #689052 |
| 07/31/2019 | $146,000 | Sold | DMMLS #584139 |
| 06/28/2019 | $149,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/05/2019 | $149,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/19/2019 | $146,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/19/2019 | $149,900 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 03/07/2019 | $149,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 02/19/2019 | $149,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/31/2019 | $152,400 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/04/2019 | $154,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/28/2017 | $39,000 | Sold | DMMLS #545495 |
| 08/21/2017 | $18,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 08/08/2017 | $18,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/11/2017 | $46,400 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/10/2017 | $56,392 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/25/1997 | $53,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/23/1997 | $17,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,696 |
| Assessment | $177,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1309 8th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.19 | Single-Family Home | $222,000 | 06/16/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,594 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $224,000 | 11/26/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,364 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $226,000 | 10/27/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,352 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $185,000 | 07/16/26 | 4 | 2 | 805 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $203,000 | 09/19/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,228 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 09/22/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,680 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $275,000 | 06/22/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,407 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $191,250 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 2 | 899 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $154,900 | 02/20/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,520 |
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What Locals Say about River Bend
At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say car is needed
71 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say there are sidewalks
65 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say parking is easy
57 % Say yards are well-kept
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
40 % Say streets are well-lit
40 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say people would walk alone at night
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 1309 8th St
- What is 1309 8th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1309 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $219,100.
- What is the price history for 1309 8th St?1309 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $215,000 in May 2024.
- Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Des Moines?The median sale price in Des Moines is $211K. That is up $5.03K from the prior month.
- Does 1309 8th St have air conditioning?Yes, 1309 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- How big is the lot at 1309 8th St?The lot at 1309 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,928 sq ft).

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