3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

$182,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,555 sqft

3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 9, 2015 for $96,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$182K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+1.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$86K (+89.9%)
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 +76% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$182K
July 2026$185K
June 2026$185K
May 2026$187K
April 2026$184K
March 2026$181K
February 2026$176K
January 2026$176K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$160,000
12/03/25
3
1
1,523
616 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$102,291
07/08/26
2
1
694
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
3115 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.01
$197,100
2
1
836
Off Market
3119 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.02
$168,300
3
2
1,303
Off Market
3123 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.03
$140,200
2
1
906
Off Market
3203 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.05
$139,700
2
1
1,410
Off Market
3207 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$135,000
2
1
797
Off Market
3211 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$122,000
3
1
800
Off Market
3105 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.01
$148,200
2
1
825
Off Market
3103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.02
$147,500
3
1
1,027
Off Market
3021 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.03
$174,700
3
2
898
Off Market
3019 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.04
$167,900
3
1
1,169
Off Market
3015 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.05
$173,700
2
2
843
Off Market
3011 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$148,800
4
1
1,444
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1917
Living Area
1,555 sqft
Price/Sqft
$117
Parking
Garage

About this House

Character & charm best describe this quaint 1 1/2 story home. Step inside to a cozy heated front porch w/many windows & yellow pine woodwork. Beautiful woodwork & yellow pine floors continue throughout the home. Main floor has a living room, dining room, remodeled bath, one bedroom, kitchen w/oak cabinets & eat-in nook area. An attractive two landing yellow pine stairway leads to the second floor with a common area separating two additional bedrooms. The basement is very clean with a laundry area, work area, plenty of storage and a shower stall. The house has an updated high efficiency furnace and central air conditioner, 100 amp electrical service, newer gutters and gutter toppers and a large one car garage with electric opener. The yard is nicely landscaped with many perennials. Included appliances are a range, refrigerator, washer and dryer. $12,500 in grants available to qualified buyers through Neighborhood Finance Corporation. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!
3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,555 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $96,000 on Jan 9, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2012 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 27, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $182,300, with a rent estimate of $1,414/month.

Home Details for 3111 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 9, 2015
Source: DMMLS #442491
Sold
$96,000
Oct 20, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$95,000
Price decreased by 5%
Sep 11, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$100,000
Oct 27, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,000
Oct 19, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,000
Price decreased by 9%

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park
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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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  • Jill B.
    "to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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  • Tracy
    "I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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  • Rekanovicfatima
    "It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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  • Jeff A.
    "the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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  • Susan W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 3111 E 8th St

  • What is 3111 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 3111 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $182,300.
  • What is the price history for 3111 E 8th St?
    3111 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $96,000 in January 2015.
  • 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 3111 E 8th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 3111 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 3111 E 8th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 3111 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

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