Tons of original character and charm with this two-story Victorian featuring a beautiful covered front porch with 2,200 square feet of finish. Main level offers two living spaces with large windows, original hardwood floors and three sets of wooden pocket doors. A large formal dining room makes this level a perfect place to entertain or host guests. Nice-sized kitchen with butcher block counters, tiled backsplash, floating island and gas stove with all appliances staying. Side entry door with drop zone area for shoes and coats and half bath nearby with stackable laundry. Two stairways to access the upper level with four bedrooms and a full bathroom with a claw foot tub. Two bedrooms are very spacious and have large windows and hardwood floors. New carpet in hallway and in the third bedroom. The fourth bedroom could also be a nice reading or play room and round out this level. Outside enjoy the fully fenced yard, side access deck area and a garden in the backyard. Newer two car detached garage perfect for the vehicles, storage and lawn equipment. Updates include; new furnace, AC in 2022, new roof, gutters in 2020, sewer line 2020. Property is centrally located in Des Moines and close to downtown, and I-235 making it an easy commute around the metro.
Sold
$219,900
1321 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
2,205sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.30 Acres lot
$230,400 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 14, 2023 at 02:03pm
Listed by:
Kelly Dunn (515)373-8331,
Spire Real Estate
Bought with:
Kenny Kauzlarich
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 681713
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,205
- Total interior livable area: 2,205 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 080/04644001000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Services availability

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