Seller's Agent in 2025
John Livingston
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
(515) 291-0922
1 in this area
66 Total Sales
1439 8th St Des Moines, IA 50314
River Bend Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
899
Sq Ft
7,200
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Home Office
- Laundry Room
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
About This Home
As of August 2025This charming 3-bedroom ranch with 2 full bathrooms has been freshly updated!
On the main level, you'll find a beautifully updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. The main bathroom has also been updated, and new luxury vinyl flooring and fresh paint flow throughout the entire level.
The lower level offers additional finished space, including an updated bathroom, new carpet, and a fresh coat of paint. With 899 finished square feet on the main floor and approximately 600 additional finished square feet in the lower level, this home boasts a total of 1499 finished square feet.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames License #S61819 Listed on: 07/17/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,638
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Vinyl Construction Material
Interior Spaces
- 899 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room
- Home Office
- Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Carpet
- Concrete
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Storage Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 06621-000-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Blue Mountain Group Llc
Bought by
Wekyamba Ekyamba
Seller's Agent
John Livingston
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$188,000
Sold Price
$191,250
Premium/Discount to List
$3,250
1.73%
Views
15
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.59%
Original Mortgage
$185,512
Outstanding Balance
$185,512
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,202
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 14, 2019
Closed on
Aug 30, 2019
Sold by
Blue Mountain Llc
Bought by
Lopez Jose Luis and Altamirano Teresa Vicente
Seller's Agent
Audra Sypolt
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Audra Sypolt
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$153,450
Sold Price
$153,450
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Original Mortgage
$146,450
Interest Rate
3.7%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 1, 2019
Closed on
Mar 11, 2019
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Bought by
Chavez Raul
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rabin
REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Krystal Marshall
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$26,500
Sold Price
$51,500
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
94.34%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
973.45%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2015
Sold by
Vorasith Vanly and Vorasith Bouakco
Bought by
Vorasith Vanly and Vorasith Bouakeo
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 2000
Sold by
Vorasith Vanly and Vorasith Bouakeo
Bought by
Vorasith Bouakeo and Vorasith Vanly
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $191,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $153,450 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $138,000 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $51,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $185,512 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $146,450 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Sold | $191,250 | +1.7% | $213 / Sq Ft |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | For Sale | $188,000 | +36.2% | $209 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2019 09/30/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/30/2019 08/30/19 | Sold | $138,000 | -10.1% | $154 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2019 08/30/19 | Sold | $153,450 | 0.0% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 08/26/2019 08/26/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/14/2019 08/14/19 | For Sale | $153,450 | +10.0% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2019 06/14/19 | For Sale | $139,500 | +170.9% | $155 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2019 03/14/19 | Sold | $51,500 | +94.3% | $57 / Sq Ft |
| 02/09/2019 02/09/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/01/2019 02/01/19 | For Sale | $26,500 | -- | $29 / Sq Ft |
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,638 | $134,100 | $9,500 | $124,600 |
| 2023 | $2,374 | $134,100 | $9,500 | $124,600 |
| 2022 | $2,356 | $100,700 | $7,300 | $93,400 |
| 2021 | $2,228 | $100,700 | $7,300 | $93,400 |
| 2020 | $1,814 | $89,300 | $6,500 | $82,800 |
| 2019 | $1,606 | $70,000 | $6,500 | $63,500 |
| 2018 | $1,584 | $68,300 | $6,200 | $62,100 |
| 2017 | $1,466 | $68,300 | $6,200 | $62,100 |
| 2016 | $1,422 | $62,700 | $5,600 | $57,100 |
| 2015 | $1,422 | $62,700 | $5,600 | $57,100 |
| 2014 | $894 | $60,000 | $5,400 | $54,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
John Livingston
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
-
Cheryl Rabin
C
Seller's Agent in 2019
Cheryl Rabin
REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
(770) 612-7326
1 in this area
345 Total Sales
-
Laura Slavin
Seller's Agent in 2019
Laura Slavin
RE/MAX
(515) 202-4129
2 in this area
233 Total Sales
-
Audra Sypolt
Seller's Agent in 2019
Audra Sypolt
RE/MAX
(515) 783-8310
6 in this area
277 Total Sales
-
Cory Emily
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Cory Emily
Keller Williams Realty GDM
16 Total Sales
Map
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 68017
APN: 080-06621000000
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