NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3905 8th St Des Moines, IA 50313

Oak Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $159,000 - $195,859

-- Bed
2 Baths
1,214 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2023

Last sale price $178,600 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,196/month

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Kitchens
  • No HOA
  • Carpet
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2023

Two one bedroom apt. in good shape 3905 has new AC coil, laminate flooring in kitchen & Dining, fresh paint. 3907 has remodeled bathroom, textured ceiling, fresh paint, new windows in bedroom, carpet in living room. two car garage with alley access. Rents are $750. per side.

Last Listed By

Wayne DePenning

BHHS First Realty Westown Listed on: 03/20/2023

BHHS First Realty Westown

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,068

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 1,214 Sq Ft Home
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Stove
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07003712000000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,068

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Duplex, Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 155.59
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 147.12
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Refrigerators: 2
  • Stoves Total: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Fire Alarm, Laminate Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 680
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1214
  • Total Sq Ft: 1214

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Sidewalk: 1
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Off Street Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Separate Meters: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07003712000000
  • Zoning: N6

Rental Info

  • Furnished: No
  • Landlord Tenant Utilities: Building Insurance Owner, Electric Tenant, Insurance Landlord, Water Landlord

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2068.00
  • Net Taxes: 2068.00

Multi Family

  • Total Units: 2

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2023
Closed on
Jul 27, 2023
Sold by
Goodell James D Le
Bought by
Summers Michael
Seller's Agent
Wayne DePenning
BHHS First Realty Westown
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Welch
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$188,888
Sold Price
$178,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,288
-5.45%
Total Days on Market
99
Views
104
Current Estimated Value
$177,430

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,170
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.36%
Original Mortgage
$133,950
Outstanding Balance
$131,488
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,942

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
426 Property Llc
Bought by
Goodell James D
Seller's Agent
Garrett Shetterly
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Wayne DePenning
BHHS First Realty Westown
List Price
$137,500
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-6.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.37%
Original Mortgage
$25,600
Interest Rate
2.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2016
Closed on
Oct 6, 2016
Sold by
Schneider Willliam
Bought by
426 Property Llc
Seller's Agent
Adrian McMullen
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$78,500
Sold Price
$72,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-7.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.53%
Original Mortgage
$58,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2012
Closed on
Jul 2, 2012
Sold by
Way David R
Bought by
Schneider William
Seller's Agent
Marlene Thatcher
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Thatcher
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$46,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-6.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Samann Lc
Bought by
Way David R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2011
Sold by
Samann Lc
Bought by
Way David R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2011
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Samann Lc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2010
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2010
Sold by
Bass Darwin
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2002
Sold by
Repertinger Steven C
Bought by
Bass Darwin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,038
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2001
Sold by
Howard Lillian G
Bought by
Repertinger Steven C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,700
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

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
Summers Michael $179,000 None Listed On Document
Goodell James D $128,000 None Available
426 Property Llc $72,500 None Available
Schneider William $46,000 None Available
Way David R $24,500 None Available
Way David R $25,000 None Available
Samann Lc -- None Available
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development $93,500 None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $93,883 None Available
Bass Darwin $77,500 --
Repertinger Steven C $52,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Summers Michael $133,950
Previous Owner Goodell James D $25,600
Previous Owner Goodell James D $25,600
Previous Owner Goodell James D $102,400
Previous Owner 426 Property Llc $58,000
Previous Owner Schneider William $40,000
Previous Owner Way David R $20,000
Previous Owner Bass Darwin $77,038
Previous Owner Repertinger Steven C $47,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $178,600 -5.4% $147 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $188,888 +47.6% $156 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $128,000 -6.9% $105 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2020 11/19/20 For Sale $137,500 +89.7% $113 / Sq Ft
10/06/2016 10/06/16 Sold $72,500 -7.6% $60 / Sq Ft
08/29/2016 08/29/16 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2016 08/01/16 For Sale $78,500 +68.8% $65 / Sq Ft
07/02/2012 07/02/12 Sold $46,500 -6.8% $38 / Sq Ft
06/08/2012 06/08/12 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2012 01/25/12 For Sale $49,900 -- $41 / 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 $2,500 $127,100 $25,400 $101,700
2023 $2,376 $127,100 $25,400 $101,700
2022 $2,068 $100,800 $21,400 $79,400
2021 $1,962 $88,400 $21,400 $67,000
2020 $2,038 $78,600 $19,200 $59,400
2019 $1,944 $78,600 $19,200 $59,400
2018 $1,924 $72,300 $17,400 $54,900
2017 $1,262 $72,300 $17,400 $54,900
2016 $1,224 $55,200 $15,700 $39,500
2015 $1,224 $55,200 $15,700 $39,500
2014 $1,184 $53,300 $15,000 $38,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wayne DePenning

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Wayne DePenning

    BHHS First Realty Westown

    (515) 669-2453

    3 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Wayne DePenning
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Amanda Welch

    RE/MAX

    (515) 577-6581

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Amanda Welch
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  • Garrett Shetterly

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Garrett Shetterly

    RE/MAX

    2 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Garrett Shetterly
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  • Adrian McMullen

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Adrian McMullen

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 720-4646

    57 Total Sales

    Adrian McMullen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Member Non

    CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marlene Thatcher

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 770-9331

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Marlene Thatcher
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 669365

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-03712000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Oak Park

3905 8th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3905 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313 since 20 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $177,430, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 3905 8th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Oak Park Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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