3648 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

3648 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 811 sqft

$179,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,200/mo*
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$179,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,200/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
811 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Introducing this adorable Highland Park bungalow! Step into this charming home through the sunlit enclosed front porch, an ideal spot to savor your morning coffee. The original wood door warmly welcomes you into the living room, which boasts beautiful hardwood floors and original woodwork. The charming character carries into the formal dining room right next door. The main hallway leads you to two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms is exceptionally spacious, perfect as a primary retreat. Remarkably, it features a walk-in closet—an uncommon luxury in nearly century-old homes! The full bathroom is adorned with a beautiful soaking tub and clever storage solutions. The galley kitchen features white cabinetry and brand-new appliances including a gas stove and new LVP flooring. Step outside to discover a backyard paradise, a haven brimming with perennials—a secret garden exclusively for you to enjoy. All information obtained from Seller and p
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 06, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3648 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 811 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: FenceFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11001085000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $160,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 19 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 811 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7013.16 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 674213Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 710-6030Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11001085000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Sara Hopkins, (515) 710-6030
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Amanda Kirk, (206) 588-5210, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#674213

Price History for 3648 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/17/2023$167,000Sold
DMMLS #674213
06/19/2023$160,000PendingDMMLS #674213
06/15/2023$160,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #674213
06/05/2023$160,000PendingDMMLS #674213
05/30/2023$160,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #674213
09/17/2007$95,500Sold
N/A
06/27/2007$62,500Sold
DMMLS #307245
03/20/2007$89,941Sold
N/A
04/05/2002$69,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,144
Assessment$134,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3648 E 8th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$160,000
02/13/26
3
1
855
3507 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$168,000
04/15/26
2
1
940
3321 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$160,000
07/11/25
2
1
720
3701 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$90,000
08/04/25
2
1
704
809 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$116,500
12/18/25
2
1
768
3708 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$165,000
06/17/25
2
1
768
3701 Wright St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$181,000
08/08/25
2
2
783
3315 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$153,000
08/06/25
2
1
747

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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

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 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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    "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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    "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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3648 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 811 sqft single-family home built in 1924. 3648 E 8th St is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3648 E 8th St was last sold on Jul 17, 2023 for $167,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $160,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3648 E 8th St is $179,000.