3914 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 3, 2026

3914 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 744 sqft

$175,000

Last Sold: Jun 3, 2026
$235/sqft

$175,000

Last Sold: Jun 3, 2026
$235/sqft
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
744 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Wonderful Opportunity to Own a Well Maintained 2 Bedroom Ranch Home with many updates. New Windows (2025), New Countertops, Newer Roof (2001), New Water Heater (2025), newer Floors, newer Furnace. All appliances stay along with Washer & Dryer. Nice size Living Room and Dining. Kitchen has updated Countertops with lots of Cabinets. Bedrooms are nice Size as well. Updated Full Bath just down the hallway. Lower level is partially finished and has a lot of storage room and Play area. Large Yard with shade Trees. Nice size Patio for Grilling and enjoying the Backyard. Madison Elementary is just down the street. Highland Park is just a few blocks away. Move in Ready.
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 June 03, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$235/sqft
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3914 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 744 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioExterior: PatioFoundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
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

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 30

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11003510000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $175,000Price Per Sqft: $235/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 26 2026

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: 744 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9496.08 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 739092Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 669-9332Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11003510000000-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 30
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Randy Murphy, (515) 669-9332
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with: Beatris Mayorga, (515) 612-2702, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#739092

Price History for 3914 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
06/03/2026$175,000Sold
DMMLS #739092
05/26/2026$175,000PendingDMMLS #739092
04/23/2026$175,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #739092
05/19/2017$90,500Sold
DMMLS #536919
04/10/2017$91,500PendingAgent Provided
04/07/2017$91,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/04/2016$82,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/19/2016$82,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/25/2016$84,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/18/2016$89,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/16/2006$81,500Sold
N/A
08/30/2001$69,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$201K
$500MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$184
$3MoM
Available listings
990
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,300
Assessment$142,200
Home facts updated by county records

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$152,000
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784
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808
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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

  • 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."
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  • 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 "
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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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3914 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 744 sqft single-family home built in 1941. 3914 E 8th St is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3914 E 8th St was last sold on Jun 3, 2026 for $175,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $175,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3914 E 8th St is $169,500.