3817 E  8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

3817 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 882 sqft

$187,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,261/mo*

$187,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,261/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
882 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Adorable Home with lots of Charm. Living room with hardwood floors. Formal Dining Room with hardwood floors and a Built-in nook. Kitchen with hardwood floors, SS appliances, spice shelf and over the stove shelf that would be great for storing those extra cooking appliances. Two bedrooms with carpet and full hall bath with tile floors. Laundry chute as well. Basement would be great for Storage or could have some extra space for finishing. New Front Storm Door, Side Door, Siding, Roof, and Back Gutters. Newer Windows. Privacy Fenced Yard and a nice patio space with a new Pergola for a great entertaining and family cookouts. Large 2 Car Garage with plenty of space workbench and extra storage. Convenient location close to schools, grocery and shopping. HSA Warranty included.
3817 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 882 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1939. It last sold for $155,000 on Jul 29, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $187,200, with a rent estimate of $1,280/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 3817 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7647 sqft

Price History for 3817 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/29/2021$155,000Sold
DMMLS #630620
06/07/2021$150,000PendingDMMLS #630620
06/04/2021$150,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #630620
04/24/2013$82,000Sold
DMMLS #400502
09/26/2012$89,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/28/2012$96,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/27/2012$99,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/02/2012$104,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/28/1999$68,500Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4
MoM
Available listings
1009
2
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,188
Assessment$180,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3817 E 8th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$160,000
02/13/26
3
1
855
0.32
Single-Family Home
$160,000
12/29/25
2
1
812

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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.
  • 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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