
816 9th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
Estimated payment $1,172/month
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Wood Flooring
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Valley High School Rated A
- No HOA
- Dining Area
About This Home
Valley Junction Bungalow That Checks All the Boxes! Location, charm, and updates—this Valley Junction home has it all! Just blocks from Historic Valley Junction, you’ll love being close to unique shops, restaurants, and the lively Farmers Market. Conveniently located near grocers, banks, schools, and just a quick drive to Costco, Trader Joe’s, and easy freeway access. This home has had all the major updates done for you, including a new roof, windows, furnace, A/C, water heater, sewer line, egress windows, updated bathroom, washer/dryer, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances in the kitchen! Enjoy the sun-filled, east-facing front porch—perfect for morning coffee or relaxing any time of day. Inside, you’ll find a spacious open floor plan, stairs to unfinished attic, and great bones—just waiting for your personal touch and decor ideas to make it your own. Your pets will love the fenced backyard, and the oversized 2+ car garage gives you plenty of space for vehicles, storage, or even a workshop. Best part? This property is eligible for multiple renovation programs, including: *Up to $25,000 in matching funds through the Historic West Des Moines Housing Fund *forgivable 5-year loan through the Metro Home Improvement Program *A $10,000 forgivable loan through the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) That’s right—free money to help you customize and improve this already affordable home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,649
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 10,465 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 65x161
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Chain Link Fence
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Bungalow
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 816 Sq Ft Home
- Dining Area
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Window Egress
Flooring
- Wood
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 32001130000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $2,566 | $172,300 | $64,500 | $107,800 |
2023 | $2,614 | $172,300 | $64,500 | $107,800 |
2022 | $2,582 | $144,300 | $55,600 | $88,700 |
2021 | $2,450 | $144,300 | $55,600 | $88,700 |
2020 | $2,410 | $130,800 | $50,600 | $80,200 |
2019 | $2,206 | $130,800 | $50,600 | $80,200 |
2018 | $2,206 | $116,200 | $44,300 | $71,900 |
2017 | $2,086 | $116,200 | $44,300 | $71,900 |
2016 | $2,036 | $107,200 | $40,700 | $66,500 |
2015 | $2,036 | $107,200 | $40,700 | $66,500 |
2014 | $1,856 | $100,400 | $37,600 | $62,800 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $174,900 | -2.8% | $214 / Sq Ft |
08/05/2025 08/05/25 | For Sale | $179,900 | -- | $220 / Sq Ft |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Closed | $108,800 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $15,770 | Unknown | |
Closed | $74,760 | Unknown | |
Closed | $74,077 | Unknown |
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