# 217 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

> **TL;DR:** 5bd/3ba single family, $265,000 ($116/sqft), built 1940, 2,278 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,148/mo. Listed 8 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $265,000 |
| Price/sqft | $116 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,278 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 8 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,148 |
| **Total** | **$1,148** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1940
- 0.18 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Rare opportunity in the heart of Historic Valley Junction! This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers nearly 2,300 sq ft of finished space and sits directly across from Wilson Park, connected to Holiday Park-providing green space, trails, and recreation just steps from your door. A spacious foyer welcomes you into the living room with a fireplace and sliders to a future deck (materials already on site), offering an easy opportunity to create outdoor living space. The eat-in kitchen is functional and ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, the primary suite features French doors leading to a private balcony overlooking the backyard, a HUGE walk-in closet, and its own 3/4 bath. Bedrooms 2-4 and a full bath complete the second level, offering flexibility for family, guests, or home office needs. With 5 bedrooms, this home provides rare space in a highly walkable location near shops, dining, and events like Music in the Junction. This home offers great potential for buyers looking to build equity with some TLC. Additional highlights include a 1.5-car detached garage, $15,000 NFC forgivable grant, and up to $2,500 in closing costs for qualified buyers. Space, location, and opportunity-don't miss it!

## Location

- **Address:** 217 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.571924, -93.714005
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.571924,-93.714005

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Ryan Rivera
- **Brokerage:** Zealty Home Advisors
- **Phone:** 5155545870
- **Email:** Ryan@ZealtyNow.com

## Primary Photo

![217 9th Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b56d713f1b26b6d25397cbaa9491d9e0l-f566832022r.jpg)

*24 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/217-9th-street-west-des-moines-ia-50265-a737578)*

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**MLS#:** 737578 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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