Set in the heart of Valley Junction, this bungalow sits just blocks from local shops, restaurants, antique stores, murals, and one of the best farmers markets around. Summers around here come alive with events, music, and people.
The home itself carries the kind of character and detail this area is known and loved for. Hardwood floors, original trim, and craftsman-style touches throughout. The kitchen itself is a standout. Magazine-worthy, complete with skylights that let in natural light throughout the day, new appliances, and more storage than you'll know what to do with.
There’s something special here. Not everything is finished, but what’s here is worth building on.
With a two-car garage plus an additional single-car garage, there’s no shortage of storage or workspace. This is a home with a story, in a location that continues to draw people in. It’s ready for someone who sees the value in what’s here and what it still has yet to become.
Sold for $260,000
$260,000
421 9th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
3beds
1,064sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
7,230.96 Square Feet Lot
$259,700 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$2,020 Estimated rent
Home value
$259,700
$247,000 - $273,000
$2,020/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andraya Stender (515)249-4503,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737720
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 380
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,230 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 03702000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $260,000$244/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #737720 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Pending sale | $260,000$244/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #737720 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+20.4%$244/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #737720 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Sold | $216,000-1.8%$203/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #610724 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2020 | Pending sale | $220,000$207/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #610724 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $220,000$207/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #610724 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,138 +2.2% | $226,200 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $3,070 +6% | $204,100 |
| 2023 | $2,896 +1.2% | $204,100 +28.4% |
| 2022 | $2,862 +5.6% | $158,900 |
| 2021 | $2,710 +1.7% | $158,900 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $2,664 +6.7% | $143,700 |
| 2019 | $2,496 +17.6% | $143,700 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $2,122 | $130,400 +16.3% |
| 2017 | $2,122 +66.8% | $112,100 +39.3% |
| 2016 | $1,272 | $80,500 +14.7% |
| 2015 | $1,272 -10.9% | $70,200 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $1,428 | $70,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $70,400 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,600 -3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $73,100 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $71,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $71,000 +13.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,700 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,620 +9% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,930 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,930 |
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Neighborhood: 50265
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hillside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Stilwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Valley High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Des Moines
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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