NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3902 SE 8th St Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $155,000 - $180,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
856 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2021

Last sale price $139,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,183/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of January 2021

Many updates in this 2 bed, 1 bath Bungalow in southeast Des Moines. Greeted with the landscaped walk and cozy covered front porch as you walk up. Step inside to a nice size living room with tons of natural light. Great kitchen with white cabinetry and dining area with deck access. Lower level houses the laundry and is currently used for extra closet space and a workout room. 2 car detached garage and off street parking. Updates include new windows, roof and siding. Quick access to shopping, dining and downtown Des Moines.

Last Listed By

Misty Darling

BH&G Real Estate Innovations Listed on: 12/01/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,672 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124x78
  • Property is zoned R1-70

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 856 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Carpet
  • Home Security System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

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 01003401000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,834

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 165.89
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 162.38
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Security System
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 496
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 856
  • Total Sq Ft: 856

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

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: 0.2220
  • Lot S F: 9672
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 124X78
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003401000000
  • Zoning: R1-70

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: 2833.58
  • Net Taxes: 2605.28
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2020
Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Douglas Suzette S and Prince Dudley
Bought by
Messa Taylor
Seller's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Adams
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$144,999
Sold Price
$139,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,999
-4.14%
Total Days on Market
59
Current Estimated Value
$171,267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,267
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
Original Mortgage
$136,482
Outstanding Balance
$123,259
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$48,008

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2018
Sold by
Prince Suzette Sandra Marie
Bought by
Hill Dwayne Thurlorn

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2015
Closed on
Feb 25, 2016
Sold by
Carpenter Lacy
Bought by
Douglas Suzette S
Seller's Agent
Matthew Posusta
515 Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Kincheloe
Iowa Realty South
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$103,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,900
-20.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2012
Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Nfc Properties Llc
Bought by
Carpenter Lacy
Seller's Agent
Marceen Peters
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Sheena Foster
RE/MAX Hilltop
List Price
$82,000
Sold Price
$74,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,100
-8.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$2,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2011
Sold by
Gibson Haskill David and Gibson Tammy Rae
Bought by
Nfc Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2007
Sold by
Cowie Douglas K and Cowie Jamie L
Bought by
Gibson Haskill David and Gibson Tammy Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,700
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2006
Sold by
Dma Enterprises
Bought by
Cowie Douglas K and Cowie Jamie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2002
Sold by
Dma Enterprises
Bought by
Stroud Jerry and Stroud Sherri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,400
Interest Rate
10.25%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2000
Sold by
Onder Frankie Lewis
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Iowa National Assn

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1997
Sold by
Taft Jewel and Taft Earl
Bought by
Onder Frankie Lewis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$27,740
Interest Rate
8.27%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Messa Taylor $139,000 None Available
Hill Dwayne Thurlorn -- None Available
Douglas Suzette S $103,000 None Available
Carpenter Lacy $74,500 Itc
Nfc Properties Llc $88,235 None Available
Gibson Haskill David $88,500 Itc
Cowie Douglas K $44,500 None Available
Stroud Jerry $57,900 --
Wells Fargo Bank Iowa National Assn $29,429 --
Onder Frankie Lewis $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messa Taylor $136,482
Previous Owner Carpenter Lacy $2,500
Previous Owner Carpenter Lacy $72,653
Previous Owner Gibson Haskill David $12,700
Previous Owner Gibson Haskill David $79,685
Previous Owner Cowie Douglas K $72,000
Previous Owner Cowie Douglas K $60,000
Previous Owner Dma Enterprises $573,795
Previous Owner Stroud Jerry $55,400
Previous Owner Onder Frankie Lewis $27,740
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $139,000 -4.1% $162 / Sq Ft
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2020 12/01/20 For Sale $144,999 +40.8% $169 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Sold $103,000 -20.7% $120 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2015 10/19/15 For Sale $129,900 +73.4% $152 / Sq Ft
06/22/2012 06/22/12 Sold $74,900 -8.7% $88 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2012 03/05/12 For Sale $82,000 -- $96 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,682 $146,800 $33,800 $113,000
2023 $2,616 $146,800 $33,800 $113,000
2022 $2,594 $119,900 $28,800 $91,100
2021 $2,512 $119,900 $28,800 $91,100
2020 $2,606 $109,300 $26,100 $83,200
2019 $2,426 $109,300 $26,100 $83,200
2018 $2,396 $98,800 $23,200 $75,600
2017 $1,598 $98,800 $23,200 $75,600
2016 $1,782 $90,600 $20,900 $69,700
2015 $1,782 $90,600 $20,900 $69,700
2014 $1,682 $88,700 $20,100 $68,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Misty Darling

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Misty Darling

    BH&G Real Estate Innovations

    (515) 414-0059

    26 in this area

    1,910 Total Sales

    Misty Darling
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  • Tracy Adams

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tracy Adams

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 360-4374

    2 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Tracy Adams
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  • Matthew Posusta

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Matthew Posusta

    515 Realty Company

    (515) 777-0665

    19 Total Sales

    Matthew Posusta
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  • Ryan Hoover

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Ryan Hoover

    Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency

    (515) 341-3849

    77 Total Sales

    Ryan Hoover
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  • Juliana Kincheloe

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Juliana Kincheloe

    Iowa Realty South

    (515) 554-7653

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  • Marceen Peters

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marceen Peters

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    2 in this area

    237 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 618852

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03401000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

3902 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3902 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 01 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $171,267, approximately $200 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 3902 SE 8th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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