1611 8th St Des Moines, IA 50314
River Bend NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $135,000 - $183,000
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,912
Sq Ft
$84/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of March 2016Bargain priced 2sty 5 bedroom with 2 full baths in central Des Moines. Perfect for an investor or owner occupant with tons of updates already performed. Neutral color scheme inside with Jeld-Wen replacement windows, updated trim work & entry doors, newer roof, updated pex plumbing, newer electric panel and wiring, Goodman furnace, sump pump and PVC drain lines. Features 2 beds, a full bath and large oak eat-in kitchen w/pantry cabinet on the main level plus a decent sized living area. 2nd floor offers a laundry area with access to attic space. There’s also a 3rd large bedroom with two closets, a 4th bed with a walk-in closet and a 5th bedroom and 2nd full bath accessed from the hall. Exterior has vinyl siding, a deck in front and a porch in back. Close to schools, bus line, shopping and downtown. Sold as-is and water and power will not be able to be turned on for inspections. Needs TLC but with a little work could shine once again. Best value in the city on a 5 bedroom. Easy to see.
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Lehs Kent E and Lehs Beverly K
Bought by
Btb Investments 2 Llc
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 18, 2015
Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Masud Mohammad and Masud Salma
Bought by
Lehs Kent
Seller's Agent
Matt Grohe
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Kent Lehs
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$64,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-8.44%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Srs Inc
Bought by
Mmb Investments Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2008
Sold by
Bauman Jeanice
Bought by
Srs Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 21, 2008
Sold by
Calo Khamphoui
Bought by
Bauman Jeanice
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Btb Investments 2 Llc | $135,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Lehs Kent | $64,000 | None Available | |
| Mmb Investments Llc | $54,500 | None Available | |
| Srs Inc | -- | None Available | |
| Bauman Jeanice | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Lehs Kent E | $63,340 | |
| Previous Owner | Srs Inc | $62,100 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2016 03/15/16 | Sold | $64,000 | -8.4% | $33 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2016 03/01/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/18/2015 12/18/15 | For Sale | $69,900 | -- | $37 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association 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 | $2,306 | $117,200 | $7,000 | $110,200 |
| 2023 | $2,044 | $117,200 | $7,000 | $110,200 |
| 2022 | $2,028 | $86,700 | $5,300 | $81,400 |
| 2021 | $1,900 | $86,700 | $5,300 | $81,400 |
| 2020 | $1,972 | $76,100 | $4,700 | $71,400 |
| 2019 | $2,002 | $76,100 | $4,700 | $71,400 |
| 2018 | $1,982 | $74,500 | $4,500 | $70,000 |
| 2017 | $1,728 | $74,500 | $4,500 | $70,000 |
| 2016 | $1,728 | $63,900 | $4,100 | $59,800 |
| 2015 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $354 | $80,000 | $3,900 | $76,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Matt Grohe
Seller's Agent in 2016
Matt Grohe
RE/MAX Results
(515) 988-3726
27 Total Sales
-
Kent Lehs
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Kent Lehs
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
(515) 669-2969
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 509264
APN: 080-05288000000
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