Come check out this updated 2-story home with a great layout including a den/office on the main level, 1/2 bath on the main off of the dining room, and 3 large bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. This home has offers an oversized 1 car garage and has the potential to be a 4 bedroom. Schedule your showing appointment today.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50314
- 1407 8th Street
- MLS# 712363
- Date Listed02/25/2025
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,473 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1896
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,400 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $105.36
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Carpet, Laminate
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Lot Size SQFT 7,473.00
- Lot Features -
Directions
North on Forest, then head north on 8th St. House is on the east side of the street.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $2,463
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
1.08 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
1.08 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
3.53 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
2.6 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.68 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.26 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.17 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.3 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1169 10th Street | Listing | 4 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $174,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $195,438 |
| 1245 9th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $164,900 | Dec 23, 2025 | - |
| 1224 10th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $135,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $182,327 |
| 1255 10th Street | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $100,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $124,750 |
| 1308 9th Street | Listing | 4 | 5 | Dec 16, 2025 | $89,900 | Dec 28, 2020 | $126,000 |
| 1312 9th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $85,000 | Dec 28, 2020 | $135,000 |
| 1221 10th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $100,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $94,833 |
| 1219 13th Street | Listing | 3 | 2 | Dec 16, 2025 | $130,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $153,668 |
| 1239 10th Street | Listing | 4 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $169,900 | Jan 24, 2024 | $166,279 |
| 1166 13th Street | Listing | 2 | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | $68,500 | Mar 21, 2024 | $67,833 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,530 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 5,012 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $41,565 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $20,357 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
73/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
52/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
56/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
21 nearby routes: 21 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 40/100, Transit Score: 26/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1407 8th Street
Source: Realty.com
1407 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314 is a Single Family 1,400 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 15 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $147,500. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 15 photos of 1407 8th Street.
Our records indicate that 1407 8th Street was built in 1896.
The full address for this home is 1407 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314.
1407 8th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue February 25, 2025
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 40/100, Transit Score: 26/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1407 8th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Realty One Group Impact
(tel: 515-446-7524)
Listing agent:
Joel Conner
(tel: 515-205-6388)
(#6371)
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