Great investment opportunity or perfect starter home! Well-maintained ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, attached garage, spacious backyard, and newly added front parking space for additional vehicles. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level add warmth and character to the home. Clean and well-kept basement with additional non-conforming rooms already built, offering great potential for extra living space, office, gym, or storage. Basement also includes a plumbed-in half bath ready for future finishing. Convenient South Des Moines location close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and easy highway access. Move-in ready with lots of potential! All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
$240,000
5905 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,230sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Clean and well-kept basementAttached garageSpacious backyard
- 19 days |
- 707 |
- 31 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monica Amaya (515)202-2289,
RE/MAX Precision,
Gilbert Gonzales 641-691-2642,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742870
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,230
- Total interior livable area: 1,230 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12005414002000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,483
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+88.4%$195/sqft |
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| 9/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,300+18.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2017 | Sold | $127,400+2%$104/sqft |
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| 6/20/2017 | Pending sale | $124,900$102/sqft |
Source: Greater Des Moines #541403 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $124,900+38.8%$102/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #541403 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2016 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Group Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2016 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Group Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2015 | Sold | $90,000-14.2%$73/sqft |
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| 1/19/2015 | Price change | $104,900-4.5%$85/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #444460 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $109,900$89/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #444460 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,294 +2% | $184,800 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $3,228 +1.4% | $164,100 |
| 2023 | $3,184 +0.8% | $164,100 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $3,160 +5.3% | $135,100 |
| 2021 | $3,002 -3.7% | $135,100 +12.3% |
| 2020 | $3,118 +4.7% | $120,300 |
| 2019 | $2,978 +1% | $120,300 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $2,948 | $110,800 |
| 2017 | $2,948 -6.8% | $110,800 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $3,162 | $109,900 -8.4% |
| 2015 | $3,162 +24.9% | $120,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $2,532 | $111,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,200 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $112,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $112,700 -8.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $123,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $123,000 +6.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $115,700 +8.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,400 -0.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $106,490 +30.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,510 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,510 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Fort Des Moines
- 5905 SW 9th St




