3936 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA, 50316
About This Home
This beautifully updated 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, comfort, and value. The remodeled kitchen features white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with contemporary finishes. Additional improvements include updated electrical, fully updated insulation, new wood siding (2022), new windows (2022), and brand-new gutters installed in August 2026. The spacious family room features a cozy wood-burning brick fireplace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The unfinished basement includes partially tiled flooring and an egress window, providing natural light, excellent storage, and future finishing potential. Outside, enjoy a detached 2-car garage, deck, patio, mature trees, and a spacious backyard. Conveniently located right next to Madison Elementary School with quick access to I-235 and I-80/I-35. Move-in ready and full of updates—schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1936
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 11003514000000
- Zoning: N3A
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 9,408 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 188 x 50
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,238 | $14,856 |
| Home Insurance * | $219 | $2,628 |
| Property Taxes | $282 | $3,384 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,860 | $22,320 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2026-07-20 | Listed for sale | $245,000 |
| 2022-04-19 | Sold | $120,000 |
| 2022-01-11 | Pending sale | $130,000 |
| 2022-01-04 | Price change | $130,000 |
| 2021-11-29 | Price change | $135,000 |
| 2021-10-11 | Listed for sale | $150,000 |
| 2020-02-18 | Listing removed | $109,900 |
| 2020-02-07 | Pending sale | $109,900 |
| 2020-01-18 | Listed for sale | $109,900 |
| 2019-12-06 | Listing removed | $109,900 |
| 2019-11-15 | Price change | $109,900 |
| 2019-11-04 | Price change | $114,900 |
| 2019-10-18 | Listed for sale | $124,900 |
| 2018-11-01 | Sold | $75,340 |
| 2018-09-08 | Listed for sale | $69,500 |
| 2018-05-21 | Sold | $110,870 |
| 2008-09-29 | Sold | $92,500 |
| 2008-08-31 | Listed for sale | $90,000 |
| 2008-08-23 | Listing removed | $93,000 |
| 2008-07-10 | Price change | $93,000 |
| 2008-06-10 | Listed for sale | $96,600 |
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