$215,000

1816 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,658 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
4,792sqft lot
1 car garage
$130/sqft
Listed 7 days ago

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.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: March 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 11, 2026 at 5:19PM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Amy Lutter : 515-453-4327
MLS ID:: 735387

General: Dining AreaEat-in KitchenSee RemarksWindow Treatments
Appliances: CooktopDryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorSee RemarksStoveWasher
Laundry: Upper Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: CarpetTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: DeckFencePatio
Style: Two StorySquare Design
Other Structures: DeckPatioCovered
Parking: AttachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Wood Siding2Brick/Mortar

Road/Access: Asphalt
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: RESS 37.5 FT LOT 3 BLK 15 POLK COUNTY HOMESTEAD & TRUST CO ADD08005323000000
Fencing: Chain LinkWoodPartial

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Amy Lutter , Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

Moulton Elementary School

1541 8th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314

Grades EE-5

0.26 miles away

Harding Middle School

203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 6-8

1.31 miles away

North High School

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 9-12

0.54 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.