3944 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

3944 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 748 sqft

$180,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026

$180,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
748 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Check out this hidden gem This VERY well cared for 2 bedroom ranch has it all. Updated bath, eat in kitchen & partial finished lower level with extra living space, tons of storage, and an office area. 4 season porch attached to large 2 car garage on a HUGE CORNER LOT with privacy fencing. This home will be great for hosting and enjoying outdoor activities with friends and family
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.

Home Highlights

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Home Details for 3944 E 8th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9711 sqft

Price History for 3944 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/16/2019$133,900Sold
DMMLS #578365
03/23/2019$129,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,692
Assessment$164,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3944 E 8th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3708 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$115,000
06/30/25
2
1
826
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$65,000
08/27/25
2
1
784
Home facts updated by county records

Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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3944 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 748 sqft single-family home built in 1954. 3944 E 8th St is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3944 E 8th St was last sold on May 16, 2019 for $133,900. The current Trulia Estimate for 3944 E 8th St is $180,600.