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

3111 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,555 sqft

$186,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,256/mo*
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$186,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,256/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,555 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $186,500, with a rent estimate of $1,549/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

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 History for 3111 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
01/09/2015$96,000Sold
DMMLS #442491
10/20/2014$95,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/11/2014$100,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/27/2012$1,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/19/2012$1,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/19/2012$1,100Listed For RentAgent Provided
01/24/2011$87,500Sold
N/A
09/09/2010$95,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/01/2010$104,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/01/2010$109,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/27/2010$109,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/07/2010$113,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$3,318
Assessment$192,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3111 E 8th St

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
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Assigned Schools

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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