$235,000

5205 SE 8th St Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,627/month

Total Views 10,699
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,044 Sq Ft
$225 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Charming split level with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, fenced in back yard and finished lower level. Needs some TLC. Walking distance to elementary schools.

Listing Agent

Joe Henry

Iowa Realty South Listed on: 04/21/2026

Iowa Realty South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x125
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,044 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12004473589000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,040

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 225.10
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Walkout
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1044
  • Total Sq Ft: 1044

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Mahogany

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 400
  • Garage: 2 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot S F: 7500
  • Lot Size: 60X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12004473589000
  • 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: 4040.00
  • Net Taxes: 4040.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 $3,958 $218,800 $32,100 $186,700
2024 $3,958 $201,200 $29,200 $172,000
2023 $3,830 $201,200 $29,200 $172,000
2022 $3,800 $162,500 $24,300 $138,200
2021 $3,798 $162,500 $24,300 $138,200
2020 $3,946 $152,200 $22,700 $129,500
2019 $3,582 $152,200 $22,700 $129,500
2018 $3,546 $133,300 $19,500 $113,800
2017 $3,386 $133,300 $19,500 $113,800
2016 $3,300 $125,200 $18,000 $107,200
2015 $3,300 $125,200 $18,000 $107,200
2014 $3,148 $122,900 $17,400 $105,500
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2026 04/21/26 For Sale $235,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $106,500 --
Warranty Deed $88,500 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,000 New Conventional
Closed $92,019 FHA
Closed $101,555 No Value Available
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 738960

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-04473589000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

5205 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA

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