Welcome home! The pride of ownership in this home shows and is ready for you! The main floor features a cozy living room, two nice sized bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, and beautiful hickory cabinets with roll-out shelves. The main bathroom was completed by Re-bath. The living room, bedrooms and hallway have hardwood floors preserved under the carpeting. The basement has some finish with a non-conforming bedroom that could make a great office, den area, bathroom, laundry, and ample storage. The basement was waterproofed by American Perfection and has a warranty through 2029 and is transferable to the next homeowner. The backyard is fenced, has lovely perennials, and the gutter system by leaf guard which also has a transferrable warranty. Don't miss this lovely opportunity to own a solid, well maintained home in a great southside location!
For sale
$185,000
5402 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
790sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$182,100 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Non-conforming bedroomNice sized bedroomsLovely perennialsNewer stainless steel appliancesEat-in kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 06, 2025 at 09:04am
Listed by:
Shauna Smith (515)720-7252,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729850
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 790
- Total interior livable area: 790 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 495
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12002534000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,174
- Date on market: 11/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$182,100
$173,000 - $191,000
$1,283/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000$234/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729850 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,612 +0.5% | $150,300 |
| 2023 | $2,598 +0.9% | $150,300 +26.2% |
| 2022 | $2,576 +6.9% | $119,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,030/mo
Principal & interest
$717
Property taxes
$248
Home insurance
$65
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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