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1196 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

Eight one-bedroom residences with tenant-paid electric and landlord-provided remaining utilities.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market145

Property Features for 1196 9th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Multifamily

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes
Public Transit Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Units

Unit Mix 8 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 8
Listing Agency: MMGREAIA LLC
Listed By: Shana Patrick · License #F6639000
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 4:49AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

University Court Apartments is an eight-unit multifamily property at the corner of University Avenue and 9th Street in Des Moines. The building contains eight one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments. Residents pay their own electric service, while the landlord covers all other utilities.

The property sits north of downtown and is adjacent to the River Bend and Cheatom Park neighborhoods. Mercy Hospital and Des Moines Area Community College campuses are located to the east, while Interstate-235 and the downtown central business district are two blocks south. DART provides two bus stops within one block, and Interstate 35 is minutes away.

Key Highlights

  • Eight‑unit multifamily property with all one‑bedroom/one‑bathroom apartments
  • Corner location at University Avenue and 9th Street
  • Tenant‑paid electric; landlord pays all other utilities

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bovada - Online Casino ... Department Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Storage Facility Bakery Carpet & Flooring Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

8
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,775
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50314, IA

11,764
Population
4,780
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
72%
High-School Grad
2.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,706
Density / Sq Mi
$38,511
Median Household Income
$30,314
Median Earnings
$977
Median Rent
$146,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Eight one-bedroom residences with tenant-paid electric and landlord-provided remaining utilities.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1196 9th Street Des Moines, IA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Eight‑unit multifamily property with all one‑bedroom/one‑bathroom apartments; Corner location at University Avenue and 9th Street; Tenant‑paid electric; landlord pays all other utilities
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