$259,000

2400 SE 8th St Des Moines, IA 50315

$3,076
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full
2,140 sqft
0.1 acres
$121 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2400 SE 8th St

Investor opportunity in the heart of Des Moines! Located at 2400 SE 8th St, this multi-family property offers strong rental potential with three separate units—two 1-bed/1-bath units and one 2-bed/1-bath unit—spread across 2,140 sq ft of living space. The property has a masonry foundation, an unfinished basement for additional storage, and off-street parking potential. With each unit already equipped with essential appliances, this is a turnkey investment with the ability to generate immediate cash flow. Just minutes from downtown Des Moines and major transportation routes, this property is an ideal addition to any investor's portfolio.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size2,140 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.128 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #716525

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $259,000
  • Price/SqFt: $121
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,158
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From Indianola Ave take SE 8th Street house is on the corner of Lacona Ave and 8th Street. or from SE 14th Street take Lacona Ave until 8th Street Building is on the left side.
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,140 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.128 Acres
  • MLS Number: 716525
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Office Phone: (507) 382-1570
  • Listing Agent: Fitzgerald, Eric

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 11, 2021
Home Sold
$130,000
Sep 25, 2018
Home Sold
$120,000
Mar 05, 2007
Home Sold
$69,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$186,000$4,158
2021$151,000$4,158
2020$124,000$4,158
2019$124,000$4,670
2018$124,000$4,670
2017$124,000$4,390

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

1

McKinley Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.7 mi

1610 SE 6th St

3

Jackson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

3825 Indianola Ave

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 $46,167. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

22%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2400 SE 8th St

The listing price of 2400 SE 8th St property is $259,000.

The property 2400 SE 8th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 2400 SE 8th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2400 SE 8th St are: Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jackson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,158 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 11, 2021 for $130,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2400 SE 8th St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 2400 SE 8th St is 2,140 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2400 SE 8th St is 1890.

This home is located at 2400 SE 8th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 2,140 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $259,000.

While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.

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

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