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

What is 1610 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $201,400 .

What is the price history for 1610 E 8th St?

1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $166,000 in December 2022.

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1610 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1610 E 8th St?

The lot at 1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,187 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$201,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,428 sqft

1610 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,374/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2022 for $166,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$600 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.4%)

Since last sale

$36K (+21.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +88% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$202K
August 2026	$201K
July 2026	$202K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$201K
March 2026	$198K
February 2026	$196K
January 2026	$194K
2025
December 2025	$193K
November 2025	$195K
October 2025	$196K
September 2025	$198K
August 2025	$199K
July 2025	$200K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$200K
April 2025	$201K
March 2025	$198K
February 2025	$196K
January 2025	$196K
2024
December 2024	$197K
November 2024	$201K
October 2024	$199K
September 2024	$200K
August 2024	$199K
July 2024	$194K
June 2024	$189K
May 2024	$182K
April 2024	$182K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$180K
January 2024	$178K
2023
December 2023	$175K
November 2023	$175K
October 2023	$173K
September 2023	$172K
August 2023	$171K
July 2023	$172K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$173K
April 2023	$171K
March 2023	$170K
February 2023	$169K
January 2023	$167K
2022
December 2022	$167K
November 2022	$164K
October 2022	$161K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$169K
July 2022	$169K
June 2022	$169K
May 2022	$166K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$152K
January 2022	$151K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$153K
October 2021	$153K
September 2021	$155K
August 2021	$156K
July 2021	$155K
June 2021	$145K
May 2021	$126K
April 2021	$124K
March 2021	$123K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$115K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$116K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$114K
July 2020	$115K
June 2020	$113K
May 2020	$113K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$112K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$111K
2019
December 2019	$111K
November 2019	$111K
October 2019	$110K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$110K
July 2019	$110K
June 2019	$110K
May 2019	$116K
April 2019	$121K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$107K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$122K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$122K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$118K
May 2018	$116K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$119K
February 2018	$116K
January 2018	$118K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$113K
September 2017	$115K
August 2017	$117K
July 2017	$115K
June 2017	$115K
May 2017	$114K
April 2017	$112K
March 2017	$110K
February 2017	$109K
January 2017	$111K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$110K
September 2016	$107K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1614 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$200,900	3	2	1,600	Off Market
1616 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$192,900	3	2	1,674	Off Market
1622 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$229,800	3	2	1,540	Off Market
1624 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$238,600	3	2	1,735	Off Market
1628 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$156,900	4	2	1,712	Off Market
737 Cherokee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$246,100	4	2	2,085	Off Market
738 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$325,600	4	2	2,142	Off Market
805 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$173,100	3	1	1,395	Off Market
801 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$267,000	3	1.5	2,250	Off Market
1711 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$248,000	4	2	2,020	Off Market
1707 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$263,300	5	3	1,890	Off Market
1703 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$204,000	4	2	1,731	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1906

Living Area

1,428 sqft

Price/Sqft

$141

About this House

Looking for a starter home, an investment property or wanting to downsize, this two story Union Park Neighborhood home would perfect for you!!! For the past three years this home has been used as an Air B&B and boast a great deal of updates. Updates include: new siding, trim freshly painted trim, newer flooring, newer drywall, newer electrical, newer windows, and newer paint. The main level features the living room, dining area kitchen, full bath and master bedroom. Head upstairs and you will find two bedrooms and a partial bath. There is no garage but the driveway is secluded in the backyard with a privacy fence. You'll fall in love with being block from bike trails, the marina, Union Park, Lutheran Hospital and close to downtown. Home is being Sold AS IS.

1610 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,428 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1906. It last sold for $166,000 on Dec 2, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $201,400, with a rent estimate of $1,592/month.

Home Details for 1610 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1906Year Updated: 1926
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 2, 2022 Source: DMMLS #662161	Sold	$166,000
Oct 25, 2022 Source: DMMLS #662161	Pending	$166,000
Oct 25, 2022 Source: DMMLS #662161	PriceChange	$166,000 Price increased by 1%
Oct 17, 2022 Source: DMMLS #662161	Listed For Sale	$165,000
Jun 11, 2019 Source: DMMLS #575481	Sold	$110,000
May 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$120,000
May 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,000 Price increased by 14%
Mar 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$110,000
Mar 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$110,000
Feb 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$110,000
Feb 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$110,000
Feb 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 12%
Jan 21, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,112	$175,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and principal really care about the children here.
Parent Review
3y ago
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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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
4y 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.
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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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Frequently asked questions about 1610 E 8th St

What is 1610 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $201,400.
What is the price history for 1610 E 8th St?
1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $166,000 in December 2022.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1610 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1610 E 8th St?
The lot at 1610 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,187 sq ft).