Location! Location! Location! Are you looking for your next AirBnB? This remarkable 4+ bedroom just a few miles away from the Des Moines downtown entertainment district of East Village, Science Center, I-Cubs, Historical Building, Capitol, restaurants and shopping. Enjoy bike & walking trails that lead to Water Works Park and Grays Lake. This low maintenance ranch has it all to make it happen! Step inside to over 2,000 finished sqft with newer luxury vinyl plank flooring from the vaulted great room to the dining area in the well appointed kitchen. All newer stainless appliances are included! Three bedrooms are near the updated full bath. & first floor laundry. There is more! The finished lower level offers a flex room for play or work. Two bedrooms (one non conforming) gives the opportunity to make this a 5 bedroom home. The 2nd full bath is across the hallway. This neutral pallet of color and finishes makes it move in ready! Relax on the HUGE wrap around deck for views of the shaded yard and night entertainment with occasional fireworks displayed at I-Cubs. The fenced in yard provides hours of fun! Check out the NEW 24' x 24' 2 car garage with alley access. This location offers up to $10,000 forgivable grant for qualified buyers on selected upgrades and would make a great short term or long term rental.
For sale
$279,900
525 SE 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
4beds
1,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$262/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 79 days |
- 207 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738653
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,070
- Total interior livable area: 1,070 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04001381001000
- Zoning: DXR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
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: $262/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,165
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 348 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900$262/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listing removed | $279,900$262/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900$262/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $279,900$262/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900$262/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $279,900$262/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $279,900-3.3%$262/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,500+48.5%$271/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200+4.8%$2/sqft |
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| 5/11/2025 | Listing removed | $2,100$2/sqft |
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| 3/28/2025 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$2/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Price change | $2,200-4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/2/2024 | Price change | $2,300-4.2%$2/sqft |
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| 6/3/2024 | Price change | $2,400-20%$2/sqft |
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| 5/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000$3/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Sold | $195,000-4.8%$182/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Pending sale | $204,900$191/sqft |
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| 10/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $204,900$191/sqft |
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| 10/3/2023 | Pending sale | $204,900$191/sqft |
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| 9/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $204,900$191/sqft |
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| 9/6/2023 | Pending sale | $204,900$191/sqft |
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| 8/30/2023 | Price change | $204,900-2.4%$191/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $209,900+5.5%$196/sqft |
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| 10/31/2022 | Sold | $199,000+63.1%$186/sqft |
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| 6/30/2015 | Sold | $122,000+74.3%$114/sqft |
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| 1/10/2014 | Sold | $70,000-40.9%$65/sqft |
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| 2/2/2005 | Sold | $118,500$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,386 +8.8% | $220,700 +30.8% |
| 2024 | $3,112 -2.3% | $168,700 |
| 2023 | $3,186 +0.8% | $168,700 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $3,160 +0.6% | $144,100 |
| 2021 | $3,140 -3.6% | $144,100 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $3,256 +1.6% | $134,400 |
| 2019 | $3,206 -5.7% | $134,400 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $3,400 | $127,800 |
| 2017 | $3,400 +83.8% | $127,800 -10.3% |
| 2016 | $1,850 | $142,500 |
| 2015 | $1,850 +3325.9% | $142,500 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $54 | $135,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $135,100 +1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $133,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $133,600 +18.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,100 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,700 -4.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $117,400 +99.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol View South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50309
- Capitol View South
- 525 SE 9th St





