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 2308 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $162,300 .

What is the price history for 2308 E 8th St?

2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,000 in December 2020.

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 2308 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2308 E 8th St?

The lot at 2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,704 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$162,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft

2308 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,122/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2020 for $129,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$162K

Since last month

$900 (-0.6%)

Since last year

$800 (+0.5%)

Since last sale

$34K (+26%)

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 +126% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$163K
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$164K
June 2026	$166K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$163K
March 2026	$160K
February 2026	$159K
January 2026	$159K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$161K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$162K
July 2025	$162K
June 2025	$164K
May 2025	$163K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$163K
February 2025	$163K
January 2025	$163K
2024
December 2024	$165K
November 2024	$167K
October 2024	$164K
September 2024	$164K
August 2024	$164K
July 2024	$165K
June 2024	$166K
May 2024	$167K
April 2024	$163K
March 2024	$161K
February 2024	$158K
January 2024	$157K
2023
December 2023	$158K
November 2023	$159K
October 2023	$159K
September 2023	$161K
August 2023	$161K
July 2023	$161K
June 2023	$160K
May 2023	$157K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$151K
February 2023	$149K
January 2023	$149K
2022
December 2022	$150K
November 2022	$149K
October 2022	$153K
September 2022	$154K
August 2022	$154K
July 2022	$152K
June 2022	$154K
May 2022	$152K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$149K
February 2022	$147K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$145K
November 2021	$143K
October 2021	$142K
September 2021	$141K
August 2021	$141K
July 2021	$141K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$137K
April 2021	$134K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$132K
January 2021	$130K
2020
December 2020	$129K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$125K
September 2020	$111K
August 2020	$110K
July 2020	$111K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$109K
April 2020	$110K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$102K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$100K
November 2019	$100K
October 2019	$99K
September 2019	$100K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$96K
April 2019	$97K
March 2019	$94K
February 2019	$88K
January 2019	$91K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$87K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$90K
June 2018	$89K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$81K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$84K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$90K
October 2017	$90K
September 2017	$87K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$86K
June 2017	$78K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$72K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$72K

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
2326 E 11th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$182,000	01/20/26	3	1	1,000

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
2316 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$216,300	4	2	1,779	Off Market
2318 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$174,900	2	1.5	988	Off Market
2320 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$181,600	2	2	825	Off Market
2321 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$211,600	3	2	1,248	Off Market
2317 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$215,700	3	2	1,384	Off Market
2315 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$214,600	Studio	2	1,513	Off Market
742 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$105,400	2	1	768	Off Market
736 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$187,500	3	2	1,508	Off Market
734 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$189,300	4	1	1,555	Off Market
730 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$181,700	4	1	1,593	Off Market
722 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$198,500	3	1	1,219	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1923

900 sqft

$180/sqft

Garage

About this House

Affordable living and low taxes without having to give up the character and condition! This 2 bedroom home with a finished basement has plenty of room for a small family or a first time home buyer that likes the open layout. The beautiful hardwood floors, updated bathroom/ kitchen and recently finished living area in the basement make this house feel like a home! The wide open living area upstairs and downstairs makes for a perfect spot for entertaining or kicking back to relax. Don't forget to spend some time in the finished 4 season porch on one of our cold Iowa days! Just a few recent upgrades - Furnace/ AC, roof (50 year shingle), maintenance free brick and metal siding, updated windows, finish in the basement.

2308 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1923. It last sold for $129,000 on Dec 2, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $162,300, with a rent estimate of $1,190/month.

Home Details for 2308 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick, Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4704 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 2, 2020 Source: DMMLS #615830	Sold	$129,000
Oct 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$129,000
Oct 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,000
May 1, 2020 Source: DMMLS #601548	Sold	$108,800
Mar 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$110,000
Mar 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Jul 3, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$52,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,864	$175,300

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
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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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 2308 E 8th St

What is 2308 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $162,300.
What is the price history for 2308 E 8th St?
2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,000 in December 2020.
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 2308 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2308 E 8th St?
The lot at 2308 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,704 sq ft).