217 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations
Listed by: ryan rivera, angela ousley
Office: zealty home advisors
MLS#:737578
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$265,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$116.33
About this home
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 ¾ 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!...
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Home facts
- Year built:1940
- Listing ID #:737578
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:April 02, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Kitchen Description:Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished
- Living area:2,278 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:1940
- Building area:2,278 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.18 Acres
- Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
- Architectural Style:Traditional, Two Story
- Construction Materials:Brick, Cement Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Fence, Patio
- Foundation Description:Poured
- Levels:2 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$265,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$116.33
- Tax amount:$3,852 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Main Level, Washer
Parking
- Parking description:Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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