1703 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1703 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,731 sqft

$202,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,358/mo*
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$202,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,358/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,731 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This home has been preinspected and is being sold as is. This ranch has 4 bedrooms, 1700+ sq feet, oversized detached garage! We cannot forget to mention it's character, front porch with a porch swing, great fireplace with mantel, built in shelving outside of kitchen and so much more! It has been pre-inspected and radon tested as well. There is a large 24x24 garage with room for vehicles, toys, storage. This home is 1 block from Union Park, bike trail, a 5 minute walk to Captain Roys on the river and minutes from anywhere in the city with easy access to I-235 or by bike trail. You won't want to miss this one!
1703 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,731 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $170,000 on Jan 30, 2024 (3% below the $174,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $202,600, with a rent estimate of $1,850/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1703 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1731 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, StoveDishwasherDryer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 167

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11005900000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $174,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 28 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1731 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7492.32 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 678443Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 229-2662Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11005900000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Michelle Hanson, (515) 229-2662
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Timothy Schutte, (515) 681-5677, EXIT Realty & Associates
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#678443

Price History for 1703 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/30/2024$170,000Sold
DMMLS #678443
12/28/2023$174,900PendingDMMLS #678443
12/20/2023$174,900PriceChange
DMMLS #678443
10/09/2023$184,900PriceChange
DMMLS #678443
08/21/2023$189,900PriceChange
DMMLS #678443
08/10/2023$192,400PriceChange
DMMLS #678443
08/03/2023$194,900PriceChange
DMMLS #678443
07/27/2023$197,400PriceChange
DMMLS #678443
07/14/2023$199,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #678443

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$3,470
Assessment$192,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1703 E 8th St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1801 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$172,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,258
2119 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.39
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$145,000
09/18/25
4
1.5
1,433
738 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$324,900
08/04/25
4
2
2,142
105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$139,000
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,104
2006 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$82,000
11/07/25
4
1.5
1,569
1705 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$204,900
06/02/26
2
1.5
1,122
2215 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$248,235
07/13/26
3
1.5
1,534
1367 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$135,000
06/26/26
4
3
2,179
1613 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$240,000
04/20/26
3
2
1,103

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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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