This charming East Side ranch home offers an open layout with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and plenty of potential to grow. The finished basement provides extra living space with the large additional family room that includes built-in speakers for entertainment. The basement finish also includes two egress windows perfect for adding additional bedrooms and is pre-plumbed for an additional bathroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced backyard, beautiful landscaping, and a large, inviting front porch. Located near the world-famous Iowa State Fairgrounds and just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this home combines comfort, convenience, and future flexibility in a great location.
Sold for $230,500
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$230,500
3540 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
9,844.56 Square Feet Lot
$230,500 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$1,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$230,500
$219,000 - $242,000
$1,422/mo
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Built-in speakersFinished basementEgress windowsOpen layoutAdditional family roomFully fenced backyardBeautiful landscaping
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Listed by:
Cameron Campos (515)778-5345,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Chris Moore 515-554-4549,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Michael Dunne
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720844
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 560
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,844 sqft
- Dimensions: 72 x 137
Details
- Parcel number: 06005961000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $230,500+0.3%$206/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720844 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $229,900$205/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $229,900-1.1%$205/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $232,500-1.1%$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+74.1%$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2014 | Sold | $135,000+8%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2011 | Listing removed | $125,000$112/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group #376320 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2010 | Listed for sale | $125,000+1090.5%$112/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #376320 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2006 | Sold | $10,500+75%$9/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/1997 | Sold | $6,000$5/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,062 +2.2% | $236,400 +11.2% |
| 2024 | $3,976 +5.7% | $212,600 |
| 2023 | $3,760 +0.8% | $212,600 +26.2% |
| 2022 | $3,730 +6.7% | $168,400 |
| 2021 | $3,496 -3.6% | $168,400 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $3,626 +8.8% | $148,700 |
| 2019 | $3,332 +1.2% | $148,700 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $3,292 | $132,500 |
| 2017 | $3,292 +7.5% | $132,500 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $3,062 | $124,900 |
| 2015 | $3,062 -5% | $124,900 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $3,222 | $125,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,800 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $125,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $125,700 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $131,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $131,300 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $126,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $126,800 +1168% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,000 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,820 +0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $8,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Stowe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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