# 5205 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $235,000 ($225/sqft), built 1978, 1,044 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,018/mo. Listed 41 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $235,000 |
| Price/sqft | $225 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 1,044 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 7,492 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 41 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,018 |
| **Total** | **$1,018** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1978
- 0.17 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Charming split level with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, fenced in back yard and finished lower level. Needs some TLC. Walking distance to elementary schools.

## Location

- **Address:** 5205 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.537272, -93.602571
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.537272,-93.602571

## Virtual Tour & Media

- **Video Tour:** https://mosaics-media.com/5205-SE-8th-St/idx

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Joseph G. Henry
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty South
- **Phone:** 5154535576
- **Email:** joehenry@iowarealty.com

## Primary Photo

![5205 SE 8th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/5be34aa83a5ef969be6bb67a23083bdal-f138528143r.jpg)

*22 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5205-se-8th-street-des-moines-ia-50315-a738960)*

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**MLS#:** 738960 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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