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

1711 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,020 sqft

$244,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,644/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$244,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,644/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,020 sqft

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

2,020 sqft

Price/Sqft

$121

Parking

Garage

About this House

This turn of the century home has been professionally restored with new windows, insulation, electric, plumbing, kitchen, baths, etc. Original woodwork was saved as well as the servant stairs and original pocket doors. Refinished hardwood floors, mudroom entry, and 2nd floor laundry complete the project. 3-4 bedrooms plus 1 and 1/2 baths, formal dining, center island kitchen, newer roof and furnace w/ CA make this home move-in ready and very affordable. A two car garage and neighborhood with Union Park two doors away, the bike trail just down the street. Marina within walking distance and quick access to downtown, Interstate 235 and 80/35 puts you 15 minutes to virtually anywhere in the metro. This home is beautiful.

1711 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,020 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1894. It last sold for $137,000 on Apr 28, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $244,200, with a rent estimate of $1,905/month.

Home Details for 1711 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1894Year Updated: 2007
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 50 sqft

Price History for 1711 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/28/2008	$137,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/28/2008 Contract Date 04/25/2008 County Transfer Tax $219 Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/26/2008	$137,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$4,206
Assessment	$248,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1711 E 8th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1411 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	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. $264,700
3 bd
1.5 ba
2,250 sqft
801 E Jefferson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,395 sqft
805 E Jefferson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $323,700
4 bd
2 ba
2,142 sqft
738 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,428 sqft
1610 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
1614 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,674 sqft
1616 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $261,800
5 bd
3 ba
1,890 sqft
1707 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,731 sqft
1703 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,049 sqft
1631 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,108 sqft
1627 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1623 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,592 sqft
1617 E 8th St,
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 - $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
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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