609 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2 bd 1 ba 660 sqft Built 1920 Lot 7,231 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$177,000
Aug 8, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | Sold | $177,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Sold | $177,000 | MLS #656379 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Listed | $177,000 | MLS #656379 |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Sold | $113,000 | MLS #559842 |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #559842 |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Sold | $107,500 | Public Record |
| May 22, 2015 | Listing removed | $107,900 | DesMoines |
| May 1, 2015 | Listed | $107,900 | MLS #453280 |
| May 1, 2015 | Listing removed | $107,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 20, 2015 | Price changed | $107,900 | MLS #442609 |
| Jan 15, 2015 | Relisted | $110,000 | MLS #442609 |
| Dec 13, 2014 | Listing removed | $110,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 3, 2014 | Price changed | $110,000 | MLS #442609 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Listed | $114,900 | MLS #442609 |
| Sep 12, 2014 | Listing removed | $119,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 4, 2014 | Price changed | $119,900 | MLS #437874 |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Price changed | $124,900 | MLS #437874 |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Price changed | $129,900 | MLS #437874 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | Price changed | $135,000 | MLS #437874 |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Listed | $138,900 | MLS #437874 |
| Feb 15, 2006 | Sold | $87,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 2, 2006 | Sold | $85,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,600 | $62,300 | $159,900 | $2,204 |
| 2023 | $89,700 | $56,700 | $146,400 | $2,332 |
| 2022 | $71,900 | $48,900 | $120,800 | $2,306 |
| 2021 | $71,900 | $48,900 | $120,800 | $2,200 |
| 2020 | $65,200 | $44,500 | $109,700 | $2,166 |
| 2019 | $65,200 | $44,500 | $109,700 | $1,980 |
| 2018 | $57,700 | $39,000 | $96,700 | $1,986 |
| 2017 | $57,700 | $39,000 | $96,700 | $1,896 |
| 2016 | $53,900 | $35,800 | $89,700 | $1,854 |
| 2015 | $53,900 | $35,800 | $89,700 | $1,858 |
| 2014 | $53,700 | $35,100 | $88,800 | $1,720 |
| 2013 | $53,700 | $35,100 | $88,800 | $1,638 |
| 2012 | $53,200 | $35,100 | $88,300 | $1,564 |
| 2011 | $53,200 | $35,100 | $88,300 | $1,516 |
| 2010 | $53,400 | $33,900 | $87,300 | $1,416 |
| 2009 | $53,400 | $33,900 | $87,300 | $1,374 |
| 2008 | $51,800 | $33,000 | $84,800 | $1,374 |
| 2007 | $51,800 | $33,000 | $84,800 | $1,484 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
660 sqft
Lot size
7,231 sqft
ZIP code
50265
City
West Des Moines
Street
8th St
Coordinates
41.57773, -93.71265
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$990
Gross rental yield
6.71%
Implied cap rate
4.36%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 609 8th St last sell?
609 8th St most recently sold on Aug 8, 2022 for $177,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 609 8th St?
The most recent total assessment for 609 8th St (year 2025) is $159,900 with $2,204 in property tax.
How does 609 8th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 9.7% below the last sale price of $177,000.
When was 609 8th St built?
609 8th St was built in 1920.
How does 609 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 609 8th St?
609 8th St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 660 sqft, 7,231 sqft lot single_family.
Is 609 8th St a flip candidate?
No — 609 8th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 609 8th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 609 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
-3.2%
Implied 1-yr
-12.9%
2026 Q3
$259.9K
2026 Q4
$249.3K
ZIP 50265 — Median Price History + Forecast
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