Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

3504 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,331 sqft

$176,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,195/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$176,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,195/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

1 Bath

1,331 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3504 E 8th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1925

Living Area

1,331 sqft

Price/Sqft

$132

Parking

Garage

Description

You must get inside this charming 1300 sq. ft, four bedroom (two up and two on the main floor)home to appreciate the character and charm. Enter through the three season front porch. Beautiful new flooring just installed in the living and dining rooms. The formal dining room is great for dinners with family and friends. The updated kitchen is fabulous with new saddle stained cabinetry, countertops, appliances and tile backsplash. Updates include newer vinyl windows in the upper level, kitchen remodel, and furnace and AC new in 2010. This is in an NFC area so the full $10,000 forgivable loan is available to qualified buyers.

3504 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,331 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $88,500 on Dec 23, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $176,100, with a rent estimate of $1,604/month.

Home Details for 3504 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, PantryStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price History for 3504 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/03/2013	$92,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/26/2013	$92,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/15/2013	$92,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/03/2013	$92,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-3%)
06/11/2013	$94,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,239 (-2%)
05/22/2013	$96,739	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,761 (-3%)
04/13/2013	$99,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,500 (-1%)
03/07/2013	$101,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/23/2009	$88,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/23/2009 Contract Date 12/15/2009 County Transfer Tax $142 Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/16/2009	$89,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/20/2006	$54,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/20/2006 County Transfer Tax $87 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/23/2006	$77,786	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/23/2006 Contract Date 08/10/2006 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/04/1998	$58,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/04/1998 Contract Date 01/24/1998 County Transfer Tax $94 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$2,476
Assessment	$153,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3504 E 8th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,523
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $209,100
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,208 sqft
3500 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $139,900
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3420 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,700
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3416 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
3410 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,700
3 bd
1 ba
996 sqft
714 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,900
2 bd
1 ba
969 sqft
720 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,900
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3508 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,100
2 bd
1 ba
908 sqft
3510 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,925 sqft
3516 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,400
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
3520 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,600
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
715 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,300
2 bd
1 ba
821 sqft
712 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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Resident
3y ago
"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
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4y ago
"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.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"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
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"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
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8y ago
"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.
Resident
8y ago
"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.
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8y ago
"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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