$161,500
SOLD NOV 14, 2025

8 E Wall Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
618 Sq Ft
7,144 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$261 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Carpet
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2025

Why rent when you can own this beautifully updated home in Des Moines! This move-in-ready 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home features a brand new kitchen, fully updated bathroom, and new carpet throughout. Enjoy the convenience of a rare 2-car detached garage, plus a spacious yard perfect for pets, entertaining, or gardening. Fresh, clean, and affordable, this home is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort. Great location with easy access to shopping, dining, and downtown. Don't miss your chance to own a home for less than rent - buy now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Dart

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 07/01/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Meyer

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 618 Sq Ft Home
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12005170000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,923

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow, Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 265.21
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 261.33
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Walkout
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 618
  • Total Sq Ft: 618

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: See Remarks
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Green Features

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12005170000000
  • Zoning: Res

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 1922.96
  • Net Taxes: 1922.96

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Oct 31, 2025
Sold by
Pp & Lp Properties
Bought by
Cook Christopher
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Dart
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Amy Meyer
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$161,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-10.23%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$155,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,958
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.46%
Original Mortgage
$158,574
Outstanding Balance
$158,277
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,735

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Kuebler Deanne
Bought by
Pp & Lp Properties

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2016
Closed on
Nov 8, 2016
Sold by
Wessel John
Bought by
Kuebler Deanne
Seller's Agent
Joe Henry
Iowa Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Eva Horstman
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$54,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-9.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1999
Sold by
Estate Of Samuel D Meninga and Bruns Eleanor
Bought by
Wessel John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
7.51%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $161,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $70,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $54,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order $36,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $158,574 FHA
Previous Owner $34,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Sold $161,500 -1.5% $261 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Price Changed $163,900 -3.5% $265 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $169,900 -2.9% $275 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $174,900 -2.8% $283 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $179,900 +233.1% $291 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $54,000 -9.8% $87 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $59,900 -- $97 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $1,742 $112,800 $34,200 $78,600
2024 $1,742 $99,000 $29,900 $69,100
2023 $1,626 $99,000 $29,900 $69,100
2022 $1,612 $77,900 $24,600 $53,300
2021 $1,492 $77,900 $24,600 $53,300
2020 $1,544 $68,400 $21,600 $46,800
2019 $1,414 $68,400 $21,600 $46,800
2018 $1,394 $61,100 $19,000 $42,100
2017 $1,506 $61,100 $19,000 $42,100
2016 $1,468 $55,700 $17,300 $38,400
2015 $1,468 $55,700 $17,300 $38,400
2014 $1,150 $55,300 $16,900 $38,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Dart

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Stephanie Dart

    RE/MAX

    (641) 521-6044

    3 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Stephanie Dart
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  • Amy Meyer

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Amy Meyer

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 822-0171

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Amy Meyer
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  • Joe Henry

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Joe Henry

    Iowa Realty South

    (515) 453-5576

    8 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Joe Henry
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  • Eva Horstman

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Eva Horstman

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 238-7754

    12 Total Sales

    Eva Horstman
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 721348

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-05170000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

8 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA

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