$169,999

1420 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

  • 8 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 3,178 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1910
  • Property Lot Size Icon9,583sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $53/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Own a piece of history in River Bend! This early 1900s Victorian stands tall in the River Bend Local Historic District with over 3,100 square feet of finished space, offering unique potential for restoration or multi-family investment. Inside, you'll find 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across a layout that hints at prior multi-unit use, making it ideal for rental income, house hacking, or future conversion. Classic architectural details such as high ceilings remain, ready to be brought back to life. Come check out one of Des Moines' most character-rich neighborhoods!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 13, 2026
Data Last Updated:
March 12, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Concepts : (515) 279-6700
Listing Agent:
George Romero : (515) 864-9142
MLS ID:
732783
  • Appliances: RefrigeratorStove
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Flooring: Tile
  • A/C: Central AirWindow Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Disability Feature: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Style: Two StoryVictorian
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Wood Siding2Brick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: N5LOT 8 & N 1/2 LOT 9 BLK 1 HARLAN AND TUBBS REPLAT08002967000000
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of George Romero , RE/MAX Concepts

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Location

Schools Nearby

M

Moulton Elementary School

1541 8th St, Des Moines, IA, 50314

Grades EE-5

0.20 miles away

H

Hiatt Middle School

1430 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Grades 6-8

1.63 miles away

N

North High School

501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 9-12

0.94 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.