3801 E  8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

3801 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 790 sqft

$203,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,355/mo*

$203,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,355/mo*
2 Beds
2 Baths
790 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This is a must see Ranch 790 sq. ft. finished living space on a corner lot. Walking into this home you feel the warmth of the living room and the dining area. In the kitchen you have custom oak cabinets with tile backsplash, tile flooring and all the appliances are included. Exiting the kitchen you find a large patio for grilling out with family and friends in a fenced back yard. The main floor has 2 Bedrooms and 1 full bath with a tile tub/shower. The downstairs is partially finished with a 3/4 bath, non conforming 3rd bedroom, and laundry. Oversized 1 car detached garage. New roof '22, siding '23, furnace '19, sidewalks/driveway/sod '24. Close to churches, parks and schools close to Grand View University. Call today for a showing on this super clean home!
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 August 01, 2024

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 3801 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 790 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Wood, FullExterior: Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 395 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11003487000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $189,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 05 2024

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: 790 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7666.56 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 698438Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 320-3653Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11003487000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Andrew Bruellman, (515) 320-3653
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Anthony Lyne, (515) 689-8014, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#698438

Price History for 3801 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/01/2024$195,000Sold
DMMLS #698438
07/05/2024$189,900PendingDMMLS #698438
07/03/2024$189,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #698438
12/20/2018$120,000Sold
DMMLS #572648
11/28/2018$120,000PendingAgent Provided
11/13/2018$120,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/26/2013$86,000Sold
DMMLS #426029
10/12/2013$89,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/25/2006$72,500Sold
N/A
07/27/2006$63,750Sold
N/A
03/25/1997$57,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,996
Assessment$182,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3801 E 8th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.09
Single-Family Home
$181,000
08/08/25
2
2
783
0.03
Single-Family Home
$200,000
07/23/25
3
2
1,122
0.32
Single-Family Home
$179,000
02/19/26
2
1.5
768
0.07
Single-Family Home
$215,000
07/03/25
3
2
1,388
0.33
Single-Family Home
$150,000
07/03/25
2
2
816
0.29
Single-Family Home
$170,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,199
0.06
Single-Family Home
$160,000
02/13/26
3
1
855
0.47
Single-Family Home
$165,000
05/23/25
2
2
720
0.28
Single-Family Home
$160,000
07/11/25
2
1
720

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 3801 E 8th St.
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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

  • 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

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."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • 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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3801 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 790 sqft single-family home built in 1939. 3801 E 8th St is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3801 E 8th St was last sold on Aug 1, 2024 for $195,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $189,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 3801 E 8th St is $203,500.