Own a piece of history in River Bend! This early 1900s Victorian stands tall in the River Bend Local Historic District with over 3,100 square feet of finished space, offering unique potential for restoration or multi-family investment. Inside, you'll find 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across a layout that hints at prior multi-unit use, making it ideal for rental income, house hacking, or future conversion. Classic architectural details such as high ceilings remain, ready to be brought back to life. Come check out one of Des Moines' most character-rich neighborhoods!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/21)
$189,999
1420 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
8beds
3,178sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$184,800 Zestimate®
$60/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsUnique potential for restorationPrior multi-unit use
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 07:17am
Listed by:
George Romero (515)864-9142,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723329
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,178
- Total interior livable area: 3,178 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 128
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08002967000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $60/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,212
- Date on market: 7/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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