If you’ve been looking for a home that feels like it has a story to tell—this is it. This 5-bedroom, 2-bath Victorian sits on a fenced lot just north of downtown Des Moines. It’s been updated where it counts but still holds onto the kind of character you can’t fake: original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, wide trim, and a formal dining room that begs to host Thanksgiving. There’s a dedicated office, perfect for remote work—or just shutting the door when the house gets loud. Upstairs, the third floor was finished in 2021 with a master bedroom and bathroom, fully heated and cooled with its own mini split. Great for guests, teenagers, or your own quiet retreat. The kitchen and baths have been tastefully updated, offering modern convenience without sacrificing the home’s historic vibe. Outside, the yard is fenced and ready for dogs, kids, or garden beds and a new roof in 2022.
For sale
Price cut: $4K (8/5)
$257,000
1530 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
5beds
2,212sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
8,232.84 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomOriginal hardwood floorsWide trimModern convenienceTall ceilingsFenced lotDedicated office
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 04:21pm
Listed by:
Darson Grantham (641)745-0156,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719140
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,212
- Total interior livable area: 2,212 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence
- Fencing: Full,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,232.84 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 792434329026
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1898
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: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,375
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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