Sold for $72,500

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$72,500

3936 University Ave APT 3, Des Moines, IA 50311

2beds

882sqft

Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment

Built in 1926

-- sqft lot

$72,500 Zestimate^®

$82/sqft

$1,124 Estimated rent

Home value

$72,500

$69,000 - $76,000

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What's special

Additional storageGreat storageLarge rooms to enjoyBeautiful hardwood floorsMany windows

This spacious 2 bedroom 1 bath condo has beautiful hardwood floors, large rooms to enjoy, many windows, great storage, a beautiful view of the large green space in the front, loads of charm and built-ins, and so much more! There is also additional storage and access to the washer and dryer in the basement. Association dues of $375 per month cover water, trash, & outside exterior maintenance as well as all common areas. Super location, less than 1 blk. from Hy-Vee/Drugtown shopping center, great restaurants, and within walking distance of the Roosevelt shopping center, Drake campus, and so much more! Don't miss this exceptional condo and book your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 882
Total interior livable area: 882 sqft

Property

Features

Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 09000812003000
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
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $375 monthly
HOA name: TBD
Second HOA name: TBD

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $82/sqft
Tax assessed value: $75,900
Annual tax amount: $1,458
Date on market: 2/18/2026
Cumulative days on market: 129 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2026	Sold	$72,500-8.8%$82/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734660 Report a problem
6/30/2026	Pending sale	$79,500$90/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734660 Report a problem
5/8/2026	Price change	$79,500-0.6%$90/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734660 Report a problem
2/18/2026	Listed for sale	$80,000+14.3%$91/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734660 Report a problem
11/22/2019	Sold	$70,000-16.2%$79/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/5/2006	Sold	$83,500+36.9%$95/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/3/2004	Sold	$61,000+69.4%$69/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/9/1997	Sold	$36,000$41/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,458 +38.6%	$75,900 +4.5%
2024	$1,052 -15.7%	$72,600
2023	$1,248 +1%	$72,600 +11.3%
2022	$1,236 -7.1%	$65,200
2021	$1,330 -3.2%	$65,200
2020	$1,374 +0.7%	$65,200
2019	$1,364 +1.3%	$65,200 +9.9%
2018	$1,346	$59,300
2017	$1,346 -12.9%	$59,300 -12%
2016	$1,546	$67,400
2015	$1,546 +3.2%	$67,400
2014	$1,498	$67,400
2013	--	$67,400 -9%
2012	--	$74,100
2011	--	$74,100 -6.9%
2010	--	$79,600
2009	--	$79,600
2008	--	$79,600
2007	--	$79,600 +54.9%
2006	--	$51,400
2005	--	$51,400 +23%
2003	--	$41,800 +8%
2002	--	$38,700
2001	--	$38,700