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 1616 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $192,900 .

What is the price history for 1616 E 8th St?

1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $95,000 in December 2017.

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 1616 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1616 E 8th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$192,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 sqft

1616 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,320/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 21, 2017 for $95,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$193K

Since last month

$1K (+0.5%)

Since last year

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$98K (+103.1%)

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 +100% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$193K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$192K
June 2026	$189K
May 2026	$190K
April 2026	$189K
March 2026	$190K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$183K
2025
December 2025	$182K
November 2025	$185K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$191K
August 2025	$193K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$195K
May 2025	$193K
April 2025	$193K
March 2025	$188K
February 2025	$182K
January 2025	$182K
2024
December 2024	$185K
November 2024	$194K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$190K
August 2024	$189K
July 2024	$191K
June 2024	$191K
May 2024	$194K
April 2024	$194K
March 2024	$191K
February 2024	$187K
January 2024	$184K
2023
December 2023	$184K
November 2023	$184K
October 2023	$184K
September 2023	$182K
August 2023	$183K
July 2023	$189K
June 2023	$189K
May 2023	$184K
April 2023	$180K
March 2023	$175K
February 2023	$166K
January 2023	$162K
2022
December 2022	$162K
November 2022	$166K
October 2022	$171K
September 2022	$172K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$177K
May 2022	$174K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$163K
February 2022	$157K
January 2022	$156K
2021
December 2021	$157K
November 2021	$158K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$161K
August 2021	$161K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$161K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$153K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$138K
January 2021	$123K
2020
December 2020	$110K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$106K
August 2020	$105K
July 2020	$106K
June 2020	$105K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$103K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$102K
2019
December 2019	$102K
November 2019	$101K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$101K
August 2019	$101K
July 2019	$101K
June 2019	$102K
May 2019	$100K
April 2019	$101K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$99K
2018
December 2018	$99K
November 2018	$98K
October 2018	$99K
September 2018	$99K
August 2018	$99K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$98K
May 2018	$98K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$95K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$97K
May 2017	$103K
April 2017	$103K
March 2017	$100K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$94K
2016
December 2016	$95K
November 2016	$94K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$96K

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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234

Home facts updated by county records

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
1622 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$229,800	3	2	1,540	Off Market
1624 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$238,600	3	2	1,735	Off Market
1628 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$156,900	4	2	1,712	Off Market
737 Cherokee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$246,100	4	2	2,085	Off Market
1615 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$152,800	3	1	1,248	Off Market
1617 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$229,100	4	2	2,298	Off Market
1614 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$200,900	3	2	1,600	Off Market
1610 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$201,400	3	2	1,428	Off Market
738 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$325,600	4	2	2,142	Off Market
805 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$173,100	3	1	1,395	Off Market
801 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$267,000	3	1.5	2,250	Off Market
1711 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$248,000	4	2	2,020	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

1894

Living Area

1,674 sqft

Price/Sqft

$115

Parking

Garage

About this House

Beautifully remodeled Union Park Victorian is move-in ready! Large front porch welcomes you home and offers great outdoor entertaining space. Updated features include kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room on your main level. Natural light drenches the living area and the formal dining room. Den/office. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and another full bathroom. Main level laundry. Loads of neighborhood attractions, all within walking distance, include Union Park, Heritage Carousel, Birdland Marina, bike trails, restaurants and so much more. All these perks with an easy commute to downtown, making this your perfect home!

1616 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,674 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1894. It last sold for $95,000 on Dec 21, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $192,900, with a rent estimate of $1,692/month.

Home Details for 1616 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Mud Room, Office, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1894Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 21, 2017 Source: DMMLS #549486	Sold	$95,000
Oct 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$100,000
Oct 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,000
Aug 15, 2013 Source: DMMLS #420659	Sold	$75,000
Mar 29, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,500
Aug 30, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$50,000
Jul 6, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000
Oct 25, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,358	$144,000

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
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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 1616 E 8th St

What is 1616 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $192,900.
What is the price history for 1616 E 8th St?
1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $95,000 in December 2017.
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 1616 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1616 E 8th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1616 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.