3516 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
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 certificate, and is fully leased.
Additional upside may be available through future improvement grants from Friends of SW 9th or NFC.
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Home facts
- Year built:1910
- Listing ID #:732544
- Added:48 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 25, 2026 at 03:52 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
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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