$235,000

3712 SW 8th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,564/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,069 Sq Ft
$220 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Cute home in a quiet nook of a neighborhood. This Arts and Crafts style home has updated vinyl siding and a large 2-car garage. Hardwood floors throughout the home offer classic finishes. Formal dining room off the kitchen opens up the main level of the home for spacious living. Enclosed front and back porches add extra living space to relax or stash away coats and shoes. Main floor 3/4 bathroom is a bonus. Upstairs, you have three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The backyard is bigger than you think! If you're dreaming of homeownership, this could be the perfect fit.

Listing Agent

Abby Hausmann-Virgil

Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

Co-Listing Agent

Thomas Vasquez

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,127

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 6,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x138
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,069 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01000509000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,127

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 219.83
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 729
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Other Rooms: 3 Season
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1069
  • Total Sq Ft: 1069

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1580
  • Lot S F: 6900
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X138
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01000509000000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3127.00
  • Net Taxes: 3127.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $2,852 $145,020 $27,200 $117,820
2023 $2,602 $159,400 $27,200 $132,200
2022 $2,582 $124,800 $22,400 $102,400
2021 $2,404 $124,800 $22,400 $102,400
2020 $2,498 $110,700 $19,900 $90,800
2019 $2,236 $110,700 $19,900 $90,800
2018 $2,218 $97,600 $17,300 $80,300
2017 $2,050 $96,400 $17,300 $79,100
2016 $1,998 $75,800 $15,600 $60,200
2015 $1,998 $75,800 $15,600 $60,200
2014 $1,996 $75,100 $15,400 $59,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $235,000 -- $220 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $193,500 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Warranty Deed $74,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $75,500 --
Warranty Deed $48,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $9,675 New Conventional
Open $187,695 New Conventional
Previous Owner $73,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $74,582 FHA
Previous Owner $75,304 FHA
Previous Owner $50,470 VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 717451

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010/00509-000-000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3712 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 3712 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $235,000, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 3712 SW 8th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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