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  • $209,900

    3770 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    953sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1905
    4,138 Square Feet Lot
    $202,400 Zestimate®
    $220/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Timeless craftsman characterContemporary-styled kitchen and bathsShady front porchMotion-sensor yard lightNew garbage disposal
    Timeless Craftsman character blends beautifully with contemporary-styled kitchen & baths in unbeatable location! On the bike path & bus route and only a few blocks west of Drake University, the vibrant Ingersoll District, and quick access to I-235, downtown, hospitals, Roosevelt High School, the Des Moines Playhouse, and several houses of worship. Listen for the soothing mellow sound of church bells as you relax in the newly landscaped private backyard sanctuary. Watch the world go by reflectng on your day sitting on your shady front porch in this walkable neighborhood. Off the living room is your own work-from-home office with elegant French doors. Large kitchen features contemporary cabinetry plus NEW SS refridgerator & NEW dishwasher. The formal dining room & living room offer ample space for entertaining. Contemporary glass & ceramic tile walls & vessel sinks set off the half bath on the main floor and full bath upstairs. New in June: Interior and exterior paint, four NEW light fixtures & ceiling fan and motion-sensor yard light, NEW Greige colored friese carpet over original hardwood floors (both on main floor & upstairs), NEW garbage disposal, some NEW plumbing, two NEW kitchen appliances (above), NEW garage door and NEW back storm door. No worries about the solid furnace, central air, water heater & roof. Solid historic home. Not a flip. This is a rare beauty. Act fast before it's gone.
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    Listed by:

    Fran Webb-Ronnau (515)240-3805,

    Action Realty,

    Bunny Southard,

    Action Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743818MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 953
      • Total interior livable area: 953 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 4,138 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 41 x 100
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 09003382000000
      • Zoning: NX1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman,One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1905

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $220/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $160,300
      • Annual tax amount: $2,928
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 9 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $202,400

        $192,000 - $213,000

        $1,612/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$209,900+39.9%$220/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743818 Report a problem
        2/23/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/29/2020Sold$150,000+0.1%$157/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/23/2020Listed for sale$149,900+59.5%$157/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/17/2019Listing removed$1,150$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/10/2019Listed for rent$1,150$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/6/2017Listing removed$1,150$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/9/2017Listed for rent$1,150$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/6/2015Sold$94,000+63.5%$99/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/13/1999Sold$57,500$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,928 +2%$160,300 +9.9%
        2024$2,870 +2.1%$145,900
        2023$2,812 +0.8%$145,900 +22.3%
        2022$2,790 +4.5%$119,300
        2021$2,670 -3.7%$119,300 +11.5%
        2020$2,774 +10.4%$107,000
        2019$2,512 +1%$107,000 +14.4%
        2018$2,488 $93,500
        2017$2,488 +23.8%$93,500 +10%
        2016$2,010 $85,000
        2015$2,010 +19.6%$85,000 +14.1%
        2014$1,680 $74,500
        2013-- $74,500 +0.3%
        2012-- $74,300
        2011-- $74,300 -5.2%
        2010-- $78,400
        2009-- $78,400 -9.3%
        2008-- $86,400
        2007-- $86,400 +21.2%
        2006-- $71,300
        2005-- $71,300 +5%
        2003-- $67,900 +22.8%
        2002-- $55,300
        2001-- $55,300

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Drake

        Getting around

        66 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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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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