$2,611 Closing Credit¹
#703828, Kathryn Driscoll, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
$217,500 List price
401 8th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
$2,583
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
816 sqft
0.2 acres
$267 / sqft
House
Property details
About 401 8th St
You will want to get out and see this adorable ranch home located in Historic Valley Junction. This move-in ready home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, nice living area, and a spacious, partially finished walk out basement with extra shop/storage area. The property also boasts a 26ft by 28ft detached, insulated garage with separate fuse box. Perfect for a workspace or extra toys. New roof in 2023. Such a great location. Just a short walk to the Valley Junction farmer’s market and all the cute little shops.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size816 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.166 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #709441
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 709441
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty One Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 724-1402
- Listing Agent: April Thulstrup
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2022 | Home Sold | $210,000 |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Home Sold | $92,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $199,300 | $2,752 |
| 2021 | $153,200 | $2,752 |
| 2020 | $139,300 | $2,752 |
| 2019 | $139,300 | $2,176 |
| 2018 | $114,700 | $2,176 |
| 2017 | $114,700 | $2,124 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Hillside Elementary
Public District KG-6
0.4 mi
•713 8th St
3
Hanawalt Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•225 56th St
6
Fairmeadows Elementary
Public District PK-6
1.3 mi
•807 23rd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,333. The most common annual income of people living in West Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
64%
35k-100k
8%
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?
48%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
Living in West Des Moines, IA
About 401 8th St
This home is located at 401 8th St in West Des Moines, IA and zip code 50265. This 816 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $217,500.
Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in West Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 30 listings were sold below the listed price and 11 listings were sold for the listed price. In February 2025 in West Des Moines, IA there were 2.2% less homes for sale than in January. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $315,594, while the average time on the real estate market was 52 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.