5401 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 1 ba 1,269 sqft Built 1942 Lot 6,839 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$189,900
Apr 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | Sold | $189,900 | MLS #647344 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Listed | $189,900 | MLS #647344 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Sold | $84,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 6, 2009 | Sold | $104,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,700 | $33,300 | $179,000 | $3,198 |
| 2023 | $130,200 | $29,100 | $159,300 | $2,428 |
| 2022 | $79,000 | $24,000 | $103,000 | $2,754 |
| 2021 | $102,700 | $24,000 | $126,700 | $2,576 |
| 2020 | $90,800 | $21,000 | $111,800 | $2,670 |
| 2019 | $90,800 | $21,000 | $111,800 | $2,474 |
| 2018 | $82,100 | $18,500 | $100,600 | $2,444 |
| 2017 | $82,100 | $18,500 | $100,600 | $2,280 |
| 2016 | $76,000 | $16,800 | $92,800 | $2,216 |
| 2015 | $76,000 | $16,800 | $92,800 | $2,242 |
| 2014 | $76,600 | $16,500 | $93,100 | $2,208 |
| 2013 | $76,600 | $16,500 | $93,100 | $2,144 |
| 2012 | $80,900 | $17,400 | $98,300 | $2,104 |
| 2011 | $80,900 | $17,400 | $98,300 | $1,996 |
| 2010 | $82,900 | $17,700 | $100,600 | $2,294 |
| 2009 | $82,900 | $17,700 | $100,600 | $2,194 |
| 2008 | $100,600 | $18,400 | $119,000 | $2,194 |
| 2007 | $98,500 | $18,400 | $116,900 | $2,124 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,269 sqft
Lot size
6,839 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
8th St
Coordinates
41.53537, -93.62418
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,904
Gross rental yield
12.03%
Implied cap rate
7.82%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5401 8th St last sell?
5401 8th St most recently sold on Apr 21, 2022 for $189,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 5401 8th St?
The most recent total assessment for 5401 8th St (year 2025) is $179,000 with $3,198 in property tax.
How does 5401 8th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.7% below the last sale price of $189,900.
When was 5401 8th St built?
5401 8th St was built in 1942.
How does 5401 8th St compare to others on 8th St?
We track 8 other properties on 8th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 8th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5401 8th St?
5401 8th St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,269 sqft, 6,839 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5401 8th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 5401 8th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 5401 8th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5401 8th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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