8041 Crestview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320
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$220,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

8041 Crestview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1961
$241/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8041 Crestview Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome home to this charming ranch with a bright walk-out lower level. Enjoy morning coffee in the sunny, eat-in kitchen and relax on the updated patio, with three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. Recent updates—newer windows and a brand-new roof (old shingles removed and replaced)—mean you can just move in. Neighborhood elementary and middle schools are only a short walk away. A wonderful place to call home!
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Joseph G. Henry, (515) 453-5576
Iowa Realty South
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#745198
Also Listed on Iowa Realty, DMMLS.

Home Details for 8041 Crestview Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block, Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 53Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 05322000868

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $220,000Price Per Sqft: $241
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 14 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 745198

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 912 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10454.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 745198Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-453-5576Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19181-N-05322000868-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 53

What Locals Say about Des Moines

At least 1190 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • D
    "Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
  • Bailee Huddleson
    "I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
  • Monica Xlo
    "Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
  • Emily Andersen
    "There are lots of families in our area with so many parks and schools! It’s an amazing place to live and raise kids "
  • Emily Andersen
    "They would love it!! The sidewalks and neighborhood are very walkable! Lots of parks within walking distance"
  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "I’ve lived here for 13 years and people seem to be very friendly. Most will wave as you drive by and say hi in passing."
  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "People walk there dogs all over the neighborhood. Dogs are very quiet in the neighborhood as well and there are many pet owners that live around here."
  • Monica Xlo
    "Quiet city, easy to get around. Lots of parks to play at during the summer and many indoor places as well. City has many employment opportunities án lots of housing development "
  • Britnee Nichols
    "It’s a very nice place to live eat learn grown walk your pets I’d recommend you liff be e here n start your family "
  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Beaverdale is a blend of Norman Rockwell/Mayberry/Leave it to Beaver, we all are on first name basis and wave at each other when passing by."
  • Cicily Hook
    "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Nonexistent, I work from home. If I did commute, it’s relative easy access to freeway, highway or local routes."
  • Lisa Burner
    "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
  • Hk2mhqcny6
    "Livable awesome neighbors dog friendly kid friendly quite plenty of parking room when there’s an event "
  • Meek H.
    "Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
  • Trulia User
    "Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
  • Trulia User
    "people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
  • Trulia User
    "lots of people walking their dogs and always smiling and very friendly. makes me want to get my own dog to walk cause their always so happy!!"
  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
  • Trulia User
    "There's a variety in ages of the kids in the neighborhood and it's safe to play outside. Schools nearby. Public library and pool in the area as well as parks."
  • Trulia User
    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
  • Trulia User
    "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
  • Trulia User
    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
  • Trulia User
    "shops in the neighborhood parks in the neighborhood that have event's at it. and restaurants that offer special deals "
  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
  • Trulia User
    "Great commute. Next to bus station. They're skywalks that are easy to access with a map inside of the skywalk."
  • 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."
  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
  • Trulia User
    "that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
  • Trulia User
    "Not immediate access to I-80 or 235, but major roads (Douglas, Hickman) are close and make it a little more convenient. "
  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to live. I recommend it. Friendly neighbors. A mix of younger families and older residents "
  • Trulia User
    "WatLao temple event that is held every 3rd weekend in June. Not very many neighbors participate in any events as far as gatherings. Lots of people roam the streets especially kids. "
  • Trulia User
    "Good neighborhood to live in and raise a good family with good family values and great outdoor activities"

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1
MoM
Available listings
1060
36
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$216K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$23K (+11.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$213K
August 2026$214K
July 2026$217K
June 2026$202K
May 2026$202K
April 2026$198K
March 2026$196K
February 2026$194K
January 2026$189K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.04
Single-Family Home
$229,900
12/19/25
3
1
912
0.13
Single-Family Home
$108,518
12/31/25
3
1
912
0.24
Single-Family Home
$240,000
12/05/25
3
1
936
0.05
Single-Family Home
$144,695
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,048
0.18
Single-Family Home
$225,000
10/16/25
3
1.5
1,116
0.29
Single-Family Home
$250,500
08/14/26
3
2
912
0.22
Single-Family Home
$249,900
09/22/25
3
2
1,248
0.17
Single-Family Home
$245,000
07/24/26
2
2
1,248
0.49
Single-Family Home
$210,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,248
0.21
Single-Family Home
$330,400
06/05/26
3
2
1,313

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.05
$144,695
3
1.5
1,048
Recently Sold
0.04
$229,900
3
1
912
Recently Sold
0.06
$223,300
3
1
912
Off Market
0.07
$256,500
4
2
1,018
Off Market
0.11
$269,000
4
2
912
Off Market
0.11
$197,400
2
1
960
Off Market
0.12
$264,400
3
1
1,264
Off Market
0.12
$261,600
3
2
1,068
Off Market
0.14
$309,700
4
2
1,488
Off Market
0.13
$108,518
3
1
912
Recently Sold
0.19
$349,900
4
2.5
1,595
For Sale
0.17
$264,999
3
2
969
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2026
Source: DMMLS #745198
Pending
$220,000
Jul 24, 2026
Source: DMMLS #745198
PriceChange
$220,000
Price decreased by 7%
Jul 15, 2026
Source: DMMLS #745198
Listed For Sale
$237,000

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Joseph G. Henry, Iowa Realty South
Agent Phone: (515) 453-5576
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Frequently asked questions about 8041 Crestview Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 8041 Crestview Dr?
    Based on a $220,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 8041 Crestview Dr in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,555 (about $1,203 principal & interest, $277 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 8041 Crestview Dr compare to homes in Des Moines?
    8041 Crestview Dr in Des Moines, IA is listed at $220,000, about 3% above the $214K median sale price in Des Moines.
  • What do residents say about Des Moines?
    Residents describe Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Des Moines, IA.
  • What are the closest schools to 8041 Crestview Dr?
    The closest schools to 8041 Crestview Dr in Des Moines, IA are Lincoln High School (rated 2/10), McCombs Middle School (rated 4/10), Studebaker Elementary School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 8041 Crestview Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8041 Crestview Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8041 Crestview Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8041 Crestview Dr in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
8041 Crestview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home built in 1961. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jul 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 745198.