$295,000

5709 SE 8th St Des Moines, IA 50315

$3,503
Closing credit¹
5 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,204 sqft
0.2 acres
$245 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5709 SE 8th St

Impressive 5 bedroom home offering almost 2000 square feet of finished living area and a GREAT lot on the SE Side of Des Moines. This split level home offers an incredible quality of life with 3 different and large living areas (main level/addition off the back/basement), a large kitchen and eating area, generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a MASSIVE 24x30' detached garage/shop built in 2005. Features of the home include: All appliances included in the sale, fresh paint, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, electric fireplace in the addition, solid surface countertops and stainless appliances in the white kitchen, updated and remodeled bathrooms, updated light fixtures, privacy fenced backyard, playset, large mature trees, paver patio on the east side of the home to enjoy the shade, and a generous entry area with plenty of space for a bench/coat storage/etc. This home is very easy to show and immediate occupancy is available, please call an agent today for a private tour or more information.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,204 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.201 Acres
Year built1962
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #709744
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceElectric

Summary

  • MLS Number: 709744
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Space Simply
  • Office Phone: (515) 423-0899
  • Listing Agent: Cy Phillips

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dining space with dark hardwood / wood-style flooring, ceiling fan, sink, and beamed ceiling

$295,000

5709 SE 8th St

$3,503

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 16, 2009
Home Sold
$109,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$194,200$3,524
2021$154,300$3,524
2020$144,700$3,524
2019$144,700$3,144
2018$126,900$3,144
2017$126,900$2,996

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Lovejoy Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

801 E Kenyon Ave

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

4201 S Union St

3

Jackson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 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 $34,615. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

50%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • UFCUFC

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Burger KingBurger King

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • DodgeDodge
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5709 SE 8th St

This home is located at 5709 SE 8th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the South Park neighborhood. This 1,204 square foot home, which was built in 1962, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $295,000.

In February 2025 more than 16 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 37 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 92 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.4% between January and February 2025. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 50 days, the median list price was $215,530.

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

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