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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,658 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 04/16/2026
Key Details
Sold Price $225,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,658 sqft
Price per Sqft $135
MLS Listing ID 735387
Sold Date 04/16/26
Style Two Story,Square Design
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $3,479
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 4,791 Sqft
Acres 0.11
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
Modern Comfort Meets Classic Charm in River Bend. - Welcome to 1816 8th Street, a beautifully updates 1,658 sq. ft. American Fore Square (architecture) home that perfectly balances historic character with modern updates. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath gen is move-in ready and packed with high-value upgrades that offer total peace of mind. Enjoy an open main floor plan, featuring a 2017 full renovation with new flooring, carpet, and interior/exterior paint. The large primary bedroom offers ultimate convenience with stackable W/D hookups and bonus lounge area. Equipped with a gas stove, a large walk-in pantry, and high-end appliances, including a new 2025 KitchenAid dishwasher. Bonus: The full-size refrigerator in the mudroom and the deep freeze in the basement stay with the home! Major systems have been handled for you - including Midway by Alliance replacement attic windows (2025), a newer water heater (2018), and a new garage door (2025) for the attached garage! The owners have gone above and beyond with a recent full bath renovation and proactive exterior maintenance, including new siding boards and flashing to ensure the mudroom space stays tight and dry. One year Basic + HVAC HSA Home Warranty included! Polk Co Urban revitalization tax incentive.
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines N.West
Zoning RES
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Window Treatments
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Fireplace No
Appliance Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Laundry Upper Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Fence, Patio
Parking Features Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1.0
Fence Chain Link, Wood, Partial
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Entry Level Two
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 08005323000000
Monthly Total Fees $289
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing FHA
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