5706 SW 9th St

5706 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Property Information

  • For Sale Subject To Offer
  • Property Type VacantLand
  • Property Size 4,926 SF
  • Units 2
  • Lot Size 0.63 Acre
  • Year Built 1920
  • Date Updated Jun 27, 2026

Description

Strategically positioned within the South Des Moines submarket, the subject property is located at 5706 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50315. Encompassing a generous 0.632-acre (27,546 square feet) footprint, this prime rectangular parcel features normal topography with entirely buildable, fully occupied land. The site is situated within the Nichols Place subdivision, specifically encompassing Lots 7 and 8, and is incorporated within the City of Des Moines jurisdiction and the Des Moines school district. Notably, the asset benefits from its inclusion in the 7 SW 9th Corridor SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District) and the specific DM42/B neighborhood pocket. Operating under an NX1 (Neighborhood Mix District) zoning designation, this location offers a highly versatile environment ideally suited for continued commercial or retail applications within a well-established urban corridor.A prime commercial investment opportunity at 5706 SW 9th Street situated in the vibrant South Des Moines submarket. This highly visible property boasts a 0.632-acre rectangular lot encompassing 27,546 square feet with highly versatile NX1 (Neighborhood Mix District) zoning, perfectly positioning it for continued retail or commercial use. The primary asset is a charming 1,503-square-foot, 1.5-story retail building originally constructed in 1920 and upgraded with a remodel in 2005. The building features 980 square feet of primary main-level space, a 523-square-foot upper level, and an additional 960-square-foot unfinished basement ideal for storage or expansion. Adding to the tremendous utility of the site are two functional outbuildings: a classic 396-square-foot frame garage with a loft and a durable 144-square-foot masonry shed. Located within the 7 SW 9th Corridor SSMID, this property holds a 2025 assessed value of $212,000, representing a solid, well-positioned asset in a recognized commercial thoroughfare.

Highlights

  • Construction Details: Built in 1920 and remodeled in 2005, featuring wood siding, a brick foundation, an asphalt shingle gable roof, and gravity hot air heating.
  • Current Valuation: Fully classified for commercial retail occupancy, with a strong 2025 total assessed value of $212,000.
  • Favorable Zoning: Zoned NX1 (Neighborhood Mix District), offering robust flexibility for retail and mixed neighborhood uses.
  • Generous Lot Size: Features a highly usable, rectangular 0.632-acre (27,546 sq. ft.) lot with normal topography.
  • Prime Location: Located at 5706 SW 9th Street in the South Des Moines submarket, directly within the 7 SW 9th Corridor.
  • Retail Building Specs: A conventional 1.5-story structure offering 1,503 square feet of finished area, supplemented by a 960-square-foot unfinished basement and a 150-square-foot open porch.
  • Value-Add Outbuildings: The site includes a 12x12 foot masonry shed (built in 1957) and an 18x22 foot frame garage with a loft (built in 1940), both maintained in normal condition.

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Location

Located at 5706 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, this property is part of the Watrous South neighborhood and Des Moines market.

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