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 1631 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $176,000 .

What is the price history for 1631 E 8th St?

1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,000 in March 2021.

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 1631 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1631 E 8th St?

The lot at 1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$176,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,049 sqft

1631 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,210/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 10, 2021 for $148,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$176K

Since last month

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$29K (+19.3%)

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 +102% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$177K
August 2026	$176K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$175K
May 2026	$175K
April 2026	$174K
March 2026	$171K
February 2026	$168K
January 2026	$168K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$172K
October 2025	$173K
September 2025	$175K
August 2025	$175K
July 2025	$177K
June 2025	$178K
May 2025	$177K
April 2025	$176K
March 2025	$174K
February 2025	$170K
January 2025	$171K
2024
December 2024	$173K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$176K
September 2024	$176K
August 2024	$178K
July 2024	$180K
June 2024	$181K
May 2024	$181K
April 2024	$177K
March 2024	$174K
February 2024	$171K
January 2024	$170K
2023
December 2023	$170K
November 2023	$172K
October 2023	$172K
September 2023	$172K
August 2023	$174K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$176K
May 2023	$171K
April 2023	$168K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$163K
January 2023	$163K
2022
December 2022	$164K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$168K
September 2022	$172K
August 2022	$172K
July 2022	$171K
June 2022	$170K
May 2022	$168K
April 2022	$167K
March 2022	$165K
February 2022	$162K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$161K
November 2021	$159K
October 2021	$157K
September 2021	$156K
August 2021	$156K
July 2021	$156K
June 2021	$154K
May 2021	$152K
April 2021	$150K
March 2021	$149K
February 2021	$155K
January 2021	$150K
2020
December 2020	$128K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$123K
September 2020	$120K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$115K
June 2020	$115K
May 2020	$115K
April 2020	$116K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$119K
January 2020	$118K
2019
December 2019	$117K
November 2019	$116K
October 2019	$120K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$126K
June 2019	$128K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$124K
March 2019	$119K
February 2019	$121K
January 2019	$123K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$111K
August 2018	$100K
July 2018	$99K
June 2018	$101K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$103K
March 2018	$96K
February 2018	$94K
January 2018	$91K
2017
December 2017	$94K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$92K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$94K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$87K
April 2017	$88K
March 2017	$85K
February 2017	$85K
January 2017	$87K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$84K
September 2016	$87K

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	0.14	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519

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
1703 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$204,000	4	2	1,731	Off Market
1707 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$263,300	5	3	1,890	Off Market
1711 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$248,000	4	2	2,020	Off Market
801 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$267,000	3	1.5	2,250	Off Market
805 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$173,100	3	1	1,395	Off Market
738 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$325,600	4	2	2,142	Off Market
1627 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$169,400	3	2	1,108	Off Market
1623 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$166,100	2	1	1,100	Off Market
1617 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$234,600	3	2	1,592	Off Market
1609 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$150,000	4	2	1,812	Off Market
810 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$165,000	3	2	1,583	For Sale
802 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$176,900	2	1	1,386	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1631 E 8th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Living Area

1,049 sqft

Price/Sqft

$168

Parking

Garage

About this House

WOW Here is a great opportunity to own your own home Beautiful home half a block from Union Park Many updates including, New driveway, New interior and exterior paint. New floor covering throughout. Newly renovated bathroom and general plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout home. Seller will provide $2500 in closing costs and $460 HSA home warranty with FULL ASK OFFER.

1631 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,049 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $148,000 on Mar 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $176,000, with a rent estimate of $1,321/month.

Home Details for 1631 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620384	Sold	$148,000
Jan 9, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$155,000
Nov 7, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Oct 16, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Jun 30, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000
Mar 9, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$73,100
Feb 4, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$63,500
Dec 15, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$43,000
Apr 13, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$7,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,568	$155,300

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

29 Homes For You
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 1631 E 8th St

What is 1631 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $176,000.
What is the price history for 1631 E 8th St?
1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,000 in March 2021.
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 1631 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1631 E 8th St?
The lot at 1631 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).