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

3843 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
897 sqft

$174,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,197/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$174,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,197/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1.5 Baths

897 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3843 E 8th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Living Area

897 sqft

Price/Sqft

$195

About this House

This home in Highland Park was upgraded in 2024. It features 2 beds 1 bath on main floor, plus a bonus shower in the basement. Kitchen includes upgraded dishwasher. The laundry room comes with a washer and dryer. Home has hard flooring throughout. Comes with a fenced backyard on a corner lot with a detached 1-car garage and carport for extra covered off-street parking. It is also just two blocks from Madison Elementary. If you are looking for a quality home, this one is for you.

Only SMALL pets are allowed and ONLY upon PRIOR written approval of the landlord -- NO EXCEPTIONS. If a pet is approved, an additional pet security deposit and pet rent will apply.

NON-SMOKERS only.

Tenants of this landlord tend to stay for a very long time. The landlord provides quality homes for individuals and families. In return, the landlord expects tenants to respect and treat their home responsibly.
PERSONS WHO ARE NOT OF GOOD CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY NEED NOT APPLY.

To ensure affordability, tenants are expected to prove a consistent monthly income of at least 2.5 times the rent amount for this home.

This home in Highland Park was upgraded in 2024. It features 2 beds 1 bath on main floor, plus a bonus shower in the basement. Kitchen includes upgraded dishwasher. The laundry room comes with a washer and dryer. Home has hard flooring throughout. Comes with a fenced backyard on a corner lot with a detached 1-car garage and carport for extra covered off-street parking. It is also just two blocks from Madison Elementary. If you are looking for a quality home, this one is for you.

Only SMALL pets are allowed and ONLY upon PRIOR written approval of the landlord -- NO EXCEPTIONS. If a pet is approved, an additional pet security deposit and pet rent will apply.

NON-SMOKERS only.

Tenants of this landlord tend to stay for a very long time. The landlord provides quality homes for individuals and families. In return, the landlord expects tenants to respect and treat their home responsibly.
PERSONS WHO ARE NOT OF GOOD CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY NEED NOT APPLY.

To ensure affordability, tenants are expected to prove a consistent monthly income of at least 2.5 times the rent amount for this home.

3843 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 897 sqft single-family home in Highland Park. It last sold for $107,000 on Dec 5, 2017 (7,543% above the $1,400 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2026 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 23, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $174,600, with a rent estimate of $1,374/month.

Home Details for 3843 E 8th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Price History for 3843 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/23/2026	$1,400	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

03/24/2026	$1,400	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

12/05/2017	$107,000	Sold	DMMLS #545445
Recording Date 12/05/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/12/2017	$103,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-4%)
08/08/2017	$107,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/08/2014	$850	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/04/2014	$850	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $50 (-6%)
11/10/2014	$900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $100 (-10%)
10/23/2014	$1,000	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

09/17/2008	$104,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/17/2008 Contract Date 09/11/2008 County Transfer Tax $167 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/12/2008	$108,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,506
Assessment	$153,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3843 E 8th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3633 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$75,300	05/05/26	2	1	960
3620 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$170,000	12/23/25	2	1	1,064

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $159,800
3 bd
1 ba
843 sqft
810 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,800
2 bd
1 ba
909 sqft
814 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,200
2 bd
1 ba
872 sqft
820 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,054 sqft
824 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,700
2 bd
1 ba
867 sqft
830 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,600
2 bd
1 ba
742 sqft
829 Hoffman Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,900
2 bd
1 ba
814 sqft
3839 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
3D VIEW
$146,000
2 bd
1 ba
882 sqft
3835 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,244 sqft
3831 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,238 sqft
3827 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,096 sqft
3825 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,500
2 bd
1 ba
882 sqft
3817 E 8th St,
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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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.
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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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