Charming Condo in excellent location near Drake University. Within walking distance to restaurants, bars, groceries and entertainment. Original hardwood floors throughout and a remodeled bathroom mix beautifully with the original built-ins, floor tile, archways and glass knobs to create a cozy living space. Two bedrooms, lots of storage space and in-unit laundry hook-ups make this the best way to quit paying rent and own your own home! Pet friendly. Association dues include water, heat, trash, exterior maintenance and insurance.
For sale
$110,000
3932 University Ave APT 2, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
882sqft
Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$350/mo HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floors throughoutLots of storage spaceOriginal built-insGlass knobsRemodeled bathroomCozy living spaceTwo bedrooms
- 214 days |
- 310 |
- 14 |
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Listed by:
Maria Torres 515-710-7749,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733346
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 882
- Total interior livable area: 882 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 09001842002001
- Zoning: NX2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Utilities
- HOA fee: $350 monthly
- HOA name: Alta Vista
- Second HOA name: Self
- Second HOA phone: 515-111-1111
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,709
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 215 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,124/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$125/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #733346 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $120,000+51.4%$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733346 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Sold | $79,250+5.7%$90/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #617192 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2020 | Pending sale | $75,000$85/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #617192 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $75,000+19%$85/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #617192 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2017 | Sold | $63,000-3.1%$71/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #544962 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2017 | Pending sale | $65,000$74/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #544962 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $65,000-9.1%$74/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #544962 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2005 | Sold | $71,500$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,604 +2% | $90,700 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $1,572 -7% | $79,900 |
| 2023 | $1,690 +0.7% | $79,900 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $1,678 +3.1% | $71,700 |
| 2021 | $1,628 -3.7% | $71,700 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,690 +34.6% | $65,200 |
| 2019 | $1,256 +1.1% | $65,200 +39.6% |
| 2018 | $1,242 | $46,700 |
| 2017 | $1,242 +34.4% | $46,700 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $924 | $43,800 |
| 2015 | $924 +3.4% | $43,800 |
| 2014 | $894 | $43,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $43,800 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $48,100 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $51,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $51,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $51,800 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $49,800 +23% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,500 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $37,500 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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