$205,000

1623 8th St Des Moines, IA 50314

$2,434
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,024 sqft
0.2 acres
$200 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1623 8th St

Enjoy the best of both worlds in this Central Des Moines gem, classic turn-of-the-century charm with the benefits of a newer build, constructed in 1997. This spacious home offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs, plus a half-bathroom on the main level. The open-concept main floor is perfect for entertaining or everyday living, and the bright, airy 4-season porch adds extra living space year-round?ideal for relaxing, working from home, or hosting guests. The finished basement provides a great bonus area for a family room, game space, or hobby area. Step outside to a fully fenced yard that's perfect for both kids and pets. With easy access to downtown Des Moines and everything it has to offer, this home delivers convenience, space, and style in one unbeatable location.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,024 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.227 Acres
Year built1997
ParkingCarport
MLS #714920

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714920
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 577-3728
  • Listing Agent: Seth Walker

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view of front facade featuring a shingled roof and a porch

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1623 8th St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 04, 2013
Home Sold
$87,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$150,600$2,396
2021$114,200$2,396
2020$101,200$2,396
2019$101,200$2,392
2018$98,600$2,392
2017$98,600$2,212

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

705 E University Ave

3

Moulton Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.0 mi

1541 8th St

3

Cattell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

3101 E 12th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,839. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1623 8th St

This home is located at 1623 8th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Union Park neighborhood. This 1,024 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $205,000.

Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 42 listings were sold for the listed price. Between February and March 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.3%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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