1616 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1616 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,674 sqft

$190,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,278/mo*
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$190,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,278/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $190,100, with a rent estimate of $1,750/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

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 History for 1616 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
12/21/2017$95,000Sold
DMMLS #549486
10/17/2017$100,000PendingAgent Provided
10/11/2017$100,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/15/2013$75,000Sold
DMMLS #420659
03/29/2013$42,500Sold
N/A
08/30/2012$50,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/06/2012$50,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/25/1999$85,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,358
Assessment$144,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1616 E 8th St

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
1411 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,552
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

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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

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  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " 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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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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