If you’ve been looking for a home that feels like it has a story to tell—this is it. This 5-bedroom, 2-bath Victorian sits on a fenced lot just north of downtown Des Moines. It’s been updated where it counts but still holds onto the kind of character you can’t fake: original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, wide trim, and a formal dining room that begs to host Thanksgiving. There’s a dedicated office, perfect for remote work—or just shutting the door when the house gets loud. Upstairs, the third floor was finished in 2021 with a master bedroom and bathroom, fully heated and cooled with its own mini split. Great for guests, teenagers, or your own quiet retreat. The kitchen and baths have been tastefully updated, offering modern convenience without sacrificing the home’s historic vibe. Outside, the yard is fenced and ready for dogs, kids, or garden beds and a new roof in 2022.
Sold for $239,500
$239,500
1530 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
5beds
2,212sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
8,232.84 Square Feet Lot
$239,600 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$1,887 Estimated rent
Home value
$239,600
$228,000 - $252,000
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Formal dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsWide trimModern convenienceTall ceilingsFenced lotDedicated office
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Listed by:
Darson Grantham (641)745-0156,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Ashlee Knickerbocker
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719140
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,212
- Total interior livable area: 2,212 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence
- Fencing: Full,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,232 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 792434329026
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Sold | $239,500-5.3%$108/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $253,000$114/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $253,000-1.2%$114/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $256,000-0.4%$116/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $257,000-1.5%$116/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $261,000-1.1%$118/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $264,000+20%$119/sqft |
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| 1/20/2022 | Sold | $220,000+51.7%$99/sqft |
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| 5/11/2021 | Sold | $145,000+20.8%$66/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #626234 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2021 | Pending sale | $120,000$54/sqft |
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| 4/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $120,000-9.5%$54/sqft |
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| 1/24/2011 | Sold | $132,542+2%$60/sqft |
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| 5/9/2008 | Listing removed | $129,900$59/sqft |
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| 4/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,900+22.5%$59/sqft |
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| 11/30/2005 | Sold | $106,000+42.3%$48/sqft |
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| 1/14/2004 | Sold | $74,500+67.4%$34/sqft |
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| 4/19/2001 | Sold | $44,500$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,042 +2.1% | $231,800 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $3,960 +193.3% | $201,300 |
| 2023 | $1,350 +0.7% | $201,300 +251.3% |
| 2022 | $1,340 +28.1% | $57,300 |
| 2021 | $1,046 -3.1% | $57,300 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $1,080 +6.9% | $50,500 |
| 2019 | $1,010 +1.6% | $50,500 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $994 | $46,100 |
| 2017 | $994 +0.8% | $46,100 |
| 2016 | $986 | $46,100 |
| 2015 | $986 +16.3% | $46,100 +9.8% |
| 2014 | $848 | $42,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,000 -15.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $49,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $49,500 -52.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $104,300 +1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,600 +50% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,400 +6.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $64,260 +30.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,260 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,260 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: River Bend
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Moulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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