3516 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

Des Moines
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3516 SW 9th Street,Des Moines, IA 50315
$225,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 3,550 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Active
Listed by: ryan rivera
Office: zealty home advisors
MLS#:732544
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$225,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$63.38

About this home

Now is your opportunity to own a truly unique historic property with strong cash flow potential. Once serving as a fire station and believed to have housed the Southside Library, this mixed-use building offers both character and income—ideal for an owner-occupant or investor. The ground-level commercial space features excellent storefront visibility along a high-traffic corridor with over 17,000 vehicles per day. The layout allows for one larger business or two separate commercial spaces. Current tenants include a thrift shop and a bail bondsman. Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments, each offering large living rooms and open kitchens. Stove and refrigerator are included in both units. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof (2019) and three new furnaces and three new central air units installed in 2025 by Dorian Heating & Cooling. The property features separate gas and electric meters, private tenant parking, a current rental...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1910
  • Listing ID #:732544
  • Added:84 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 03, 2026 at 03:04 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Laminate
  • Kitchen Description:Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:3,550 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1910
  • Building area:3,550 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.15 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Brick, Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public, Water Available
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$225,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$63.38
  • Tax amount:$3,187 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Refrigerator, Stove
  • Amenities:Smoke Detectors

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