The Thompson - A new home with an old Union Park soul
1715 E 9th Street | Des Moines, IA
Scheduled for completion in Spring 2027
The Back Story
For generations, something stood on this corner of Union Park. The property was once home to an apartment building, part of the neighborhood's evolving story along the Des Moines River. After years of change—and a fire that ultimately erased what once stood here—a new chapter is beginning.
The Thompson isn't an attempt to recreate the past. It's an attempt to honor it.
Designed in the spirit of Union Park's historic architecture, The Thompson takes its cues from the neighborhood's Victorian, American Revival, and Craftsman homes. Arts & Crafts detailing, generous windows, bracketed trim, shake siding, substantial smooth siding, and a traditional fir porch give the home the kind of architectural depth and character that is often missing from new construction.
It’s a brand-new home designed to feel like it has always belonged here.
And perhaps most fittingly, The Thompson brings new life to a property that has already had quite a story to tell.
Pre-Qualified Savings
We secured Invest DSM financing and Tax Abatement eligibility for this project, delivering substantial financial incentives to the new owner.
Before we pick up a crowbar, hammer, or saw, we put our architect and design teams to work. From initial sketches to detailed elevations, floor plans, and renderings, our team collaborates on documents that inform every step of the renovation process.
Explore the plans that enabled our tradespeople to transform this property.
