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Sold for $230,500
    • $230,500

    3540 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

    3beds
    1,120sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2006
    9,844 Square Feet Lot
    $232,100 Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $1,474 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $232,100

    $218,000 - $246,000

    $1,474/mo

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    What's special

    Built-in speakersFinished basementEgress windowsOpen layoutAdditional family roomFully fenced backyardBeautiful landscaping
    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.

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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#: 720844MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & 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 Square Feet
    • 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 & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $206/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $236,400
    • Annual tax amount: $4,461
    • Date on market: 6/23/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 118 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/21/2025Sold$230,500+0.3%$206/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem
    10/20/2025Pending sale$229,900$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem
    9/29/2025Price change$229,900-1.1%$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem
    8/22/2025Price change$232,500-1.1%$208/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem
    6/23/2025Listed for sale$235,000+74.1%$210/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #720844 Report a problem
    4/18/2014Sold$135,000+8%$121/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/29/2011Listing removed$125,000$112/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group #376320 Report a problem
    12/5/2010Listed for sale$125,000+1090.5%$112/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #376320 Report a problem
    5/26/2006Sold$10,500+75%$9/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/9/1997Sold$6,000$5/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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

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    • 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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