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!
Pending
Price cut: $500 (5/8)
$79,500
3936 University Ave APT 3, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
882sqft
Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$375/mo HOA
What's special
Additional storageGreat storageLarge rooms to enjoyBeautiful hardwood floorsMany windows
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Shannon Coryell (515)822-8778,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734660
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, 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: $90/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,458
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 137 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,128/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake
- 3936 University Ave Apartment 3
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