Welcome to 3605 SW 9th, a charming one bedroom, one bath bungalow on an expansive quarter-acre lot in Des Moines. The home boasts a huge detached garage and generous yard space, giving you plenty of room for gardens, workshop projects, or future expansion.
Zoned RX1 for mixed use, this property offers endless possibilities - live in it, rent it out, or space for a small business. It's an investors dream with strong rental potential and a welcoming vibe for entrepreneurs. Don't miss this friendly, move-in-ready gem with built in opportunities for growth
Sold for $134,000
$134,000
3605 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
1beds
528sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.28 Acres Lot
$134,300 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$1,012 Estimated rent
Home value
$134,300
$128,000 - $141,000
$1,012/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,012/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,012/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$929/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$929/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Expansive quarter-acre lotGenerous yard spaceHuge detached garage
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Staci Burr 515-689-9226,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Eena Gardner
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717040
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 528
- Total interior livable area: 528 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 88 x 138
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01000306000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,688
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 180 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $134,000-4.2%$254/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #717040 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Listing removed | $1,075$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Price change | $1,075-1.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,095-6.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Pending sale | $139,900$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717040 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717040 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $144,900$274/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717040 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Pending sale | $144,900$274/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717040 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,175$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,175$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $144,900+0.3%$274/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717040 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2024 | Listing removed | $144,500$274/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703233 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $144,500+1.4%$274/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703233 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #691881 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2024 | Price change | $142,500-3.7%$270/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691881 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $147,900-1.3%$280/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691881 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $149,900+7.1%$284/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691881 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #680304 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Pending sale | $139,900$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680304 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$265/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680304 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $149,900-0.1%$284/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #680304 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2023 | Listing removed | $150,000$284/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #669661 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $150,000+50%$284/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #669661 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2021 | Pending sale | $100,000$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #624239 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $100,000-9.1%$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #624239 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2016 | Sold | $110,000$208/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,136 -4.2% | $97,200 +12.1% |
| 2024 | $2,230 -3.2% | $86,700 |
| 2023 | $2,303 +9.1% | $86,700 +21.3% |
| 2022 | $2,111 +11.5% | $71,500 |
| 2021 | $1,892 -20.2% | $71,500 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $2,373 +55.7% | $64,000 |
| 2019 | $1,524 -27.7% | $64,000 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $2,107 +39.7% | $56,700 |
| 2017 | $1,508 +10.2% | $56,700 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $1,368 | $51,900 |
| 2015 | $1,368 +4.1% | $51,900 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,314 | $51,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,300 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,500 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $54,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $54,800 -17.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $66,100 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $59,900 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,190 +2.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $56,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby homes
- $132,9002 bd1 ba816 sqft3609 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $138,600-- bd-- ba-- sqft806 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $119,6002 bd1 ba868 sqft3615 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $246,2003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft800 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $119,9002 bd1 ba768 sqft3619 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $220,4003 bd1 ba1.4k sqft3525 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $213,7003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft3612 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $219,1003 bd1 ba1.8k sqft809 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$134,300
2% more
+$2,686
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$136,986
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous Heights
- 3605 SW 9th St