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    • Price cut: $15K (4/8)
    $154,999

    1420 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

    8beds
    3,178sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
    $154,400 Zestimate®
    $49/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    High ceilingsClassic architectural details
    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!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 08, 2026 at 06:38am

    Listed by:

    George Romero (515)864-9142,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732783MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Stove
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,178
      • Total interior livable area: 3,178 sqft

      Property

      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 75 x 128
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 08002967000000
      • Zoning: N5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $49/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $100,400
      • Annual tax amount: $2,212
      • Date on market: 1/13/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 241 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $154,400

        $145,000 - $165,000

        $1,908/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/8/2026Price change$154,999-8.8%$49/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #732783 Report a problem
        12/15/2025Price change$169,999-5.6%$53/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #723329 Report a problem
        9/29/2025Price change$179,999-5.3%$57/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #723329 Report a problem
        8/21/2025Price change$189,999-5%$60/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #723329 Report a problem
        7/30/2025Listed for sale$199,999+589.7%$63/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #723329 Report a problem
        3/24/2015Sold$29,000+26.1%$9/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/6/2012Sold$23,000-23.3%$7/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #401727 Report a problem
        12/3/2011Price change$30,000-25%$9/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385042 Report a problem
        5/27/2011Listed for sale$40,000$13/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385042 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,770 +16.4%$100,400
        2023$1,520 +0.8%$100,400 +36.8%
        2022$1,508 +7.6%$73,400
        2021$1,402 -46.7%$73,400 +13.3%
        2020$2,631 +95.7%$64,800
        2019$1,344 +1.5%$64,800 +10.8%
        2018$1,324 $58,500
        2017$1,324 -44.2%$58,500 -40.8%
        2016$2,374 $98,800
        2015$2,374 -1.8%$98,800 +11.1%
        2014$2,417 $88,900
        2013-- $88,900 -16.1%
        2012-- $105,900
        2011-- $105,900 -4.4%
        2010-- $110,800
        2009-- $110,800 +4.2%
        2008-- $106,300
        2007-- $106,300 +85.5%
        2006-- $57,300
        2005-- $57,300 +2.8%
        2003-- $55,750 +23.9%
        2002-- $45,000 +782.4%
        2001-- $5,100

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        Monthly payment

        Est. payment
        $981/mo
        Principal & interest
        $786
        Property taxes
        $195
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: River Bend

          Getting around

          72 / 100
          Very Walkable
          47 / 100
          Some Transit
          54 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          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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