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

1628 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,712 sqft

$162,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,102/mo*

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$162,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,102/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,712 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Exceptional opportunity to own this home for over $90,000 less than it sold for five years ago! Spacious 1.5 story classic with a 20 x 20 detached garage, covered front porch, one main floor and three second floor bedrooms, a bath on each floor and a formal dining area. Bring your tools and ideas to restore this home to it's original glory! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Visit the HomePath website for additional details on this home and others offered by Fannie Mae

1628 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,712 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1902. It last sold for $22,005 on May 28, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $162,300, with a rent estimate of $1,870/month.

Home Highlights

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Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1628 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1902Year Updated: 1997
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price History for 1628 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/28/2015	$22,005	Sold	DMMLS #451995
Recording Date 05/28/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/15/2015	$19,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/31/1997	$46,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/31/1997 Contract Date 10/24/1997 County Transfer Tax $74 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	$3,642
Assessment	$204,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1628 E 8th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1411 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.22	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. $245,400
4 bd
2 ba
2,085 sqft
737 Cherokee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $156,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,248 sqft
1615 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,800
4 bd
2 ba
2,298 sqft
1617 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,613 sqft
740 Cherokee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,814 sqft
734 Cherokee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,510 sqft
730 Cherokee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $236,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,735 sqft
1624 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,540 sqft
1622 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,674 sqft
1616 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
1614 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,428 sqft
1610 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $323,700
4 bd
2 ba
2,142 sqft
738 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $410k

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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
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.
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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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