$265,000

217 9th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

5 beds |
3 baths |
2,278 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
7,841sqft lot
1 car garage
$116/sqft
Listed 3 days ago

Property 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 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!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 2, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 6, 2026 at 1:18AM
Listing Office:: Zealty Home Advisors : (515) 329-4667
Listing Agent:: Ryan Rivera : (515) 554-5870
MLS ID:: 737578

General: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: CarpetLaminateTileVinyl
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: FencePatio
Style: Two StoryTraditional
Other Structures: PatioCovered
Parking: DetachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: BrickCement Siding2Poured

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: West Des Moines
County: Polk

Zoning: SF-VJS 54F E 145F LOT B NUTTALLS ADD TO VALLEY JUNCTION32003758000000
Fencing: Partial

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Ryan Rivera , Zealty Home Advisors

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Location

Schools Nearby

Hillside Elementary

713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Grades KG-6

0.59 miles away

Stilwell Junior High

1601 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Grades 7-8

0.68 miles away

Walnut Creek Campus

1020 8th St, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Grades 9-12

0.97 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.