Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1609 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,812 sqft

$142,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $984/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$142,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $984/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,812 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1903

Living Area

1,812 sqft

Price/Sqft

$78

Description

This single-family home is located at 1609 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 1609 E 8th St is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,812 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7492 sqft and was built in 1903.

1609 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,812 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1903. It last sold for $21,500 on Jan 26, 1998. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $142,100, with a rent estimate of $1,884/month.

Home Details for 1609 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price History for 1609 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/26/1998	$21,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/26/1998 Contract Date 12/29/1997 County Transfer Tax $34 Total Transfer Tax 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

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,724
Assessment	$153,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1609 E 8th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1411 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$150,000	08/19/25	3	2	1,552

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $236,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,592 sqft
1617 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1623 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,108 sqft
1627 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $178,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,049 sqft
1631 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,731 sqft
1703 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $263,700
5 bd
3 ba
1,890 sqft
1707 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
FOR SALE
$165,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,583 sqft
810 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Revolution
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,386 sqft
802 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $489,400
5 bd
3 ba
4,094 sqft
1710 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,800
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,704 sqft
1704 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,300
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
1630 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
BH&G Real Estate Innovations

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
Resident
8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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