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5905 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

Polk County

Key Facts

3Beds
2Baths
1,230Sq Ft
1952Year Built
0.28Lot (acres)
1Garage

Description

Great investment opportunity or perfect starter home! Well-maintained ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, attached garage, spacious backyard, and newly added front parking space for additional vehicles. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level add warmth and character to the home. Clean and well-kept basement with additional non-conforming rooms already built, offering great potential for extra living space, office, gym, or storage. Basement also includes a plumbed-in half bath ready for future finishing. Convenient South Des Moines location close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and easy highway access. Move-in ready with lots of potential! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1952

Living Area

1,230 sq ft

Lot Size

0.28 acres

Garage Spaces

1

Zoning

NX1

Days on Market

31

MLS® Listing#

742870

Property Features

Appliances

CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Flooring

Hardwood

Basement

Partially FinishedUnfinished

Parking

AttachedGarage

Patio

Deck

Lot Features

Rectangular Lot

Construction

BrickFrame

Foundation

Block

Roof

AsphaltShingle

Community

Sidewalks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual Taxes

$3,483

Parcel Number

12005414002000

Directions

From Army Post Rd, head south on SW 9th St. Property will be on the right.

Affordability Calculator

$48,000

Estimated monthly payment

$1,277/mo

Principal $192,000 · Est. interest $267,857 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Des Moines, IA

$294,567
Median Listing Price
57
Median Days on Market
1,410
Median Sq Ft
$203
Median Price / Sq Ft
1,324
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 19% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 4% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Des Moines, IA.

Location

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Points of Interest in Des Moines, IA

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Nearby Schools

  • Christ the King School

    School · 0.1 mi away

  • Lincoln Rails Academy

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Orchard Place

    Elementary · 0.2 mi away

  • Mitchell Early Childhood Center

    School · 0.5 mi away

  • Morris Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Wright Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Des Moines Public Schools

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Little Sprouts Children's Center

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • McCombs Middle School

    Secondary · 1.2 mi away

  • Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus

    School · 1.2 mi away

  • Lovejoy Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.2 mi away

  • Lincoln Heights Evangelical Lutheran Church

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Des Moines Area Community College

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Studebaker Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.5 mi away

  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Des Moines Adventist School

    School · 1.7 mi away

  • Park Avenue Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.7 mi away

  • Des Moines Public Schools

    Elementary · 1.8 mi away

  • Weeks Middle School

    Secondary · 2.1 mi away

  • Lincoln High School

    Secondary · 2.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX Precision - (515) 202-2289

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