Welcome home to this charming top-floor condo offering the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience! This meticulously and lovingly maintained condo features 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The inviting home is filled with timeless character, including beautiful original hardwood floors, unpainted original wood trim, charming vintage doorknobs, and an abundance of natural light streaming through oversized windows throughout. The spacious living room is warm and welcoming, offering plenty of room to relax or entertain while showcasing a built-in storage bench with shelving that adds both character and functionality. The updated kitchen shines with brand-new countertops and stainless steel appliances, making it as functional as it is stylish. Enjoy peaceful views of mature trees from nearly every room, creating a serene retreat in the heart of the city. Ideally located just minutes from local shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, with unbeatable access to I-235 for an easy commute anywhere in the metro. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle, this move-in-ready condo is one you won't want to miss! Come see today!
Pending
$82,500
3936 University Ave APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
882sqft
Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$375/mo HOA
What's special
Unpainted original wood trimBeautiful original hardwood floorsUpdated kitchenCharming vintage doorknobsStainless steel appliancesBrand-new countertops
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- 92 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Ernst 515-334-4900,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746819
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, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 882
- Total interior livable area: 882 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 09000812004000
- Zoning: NX2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Storage Facilities, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $375 monthly
- HOA name: Buena Vista Apts Owners Assoc
- Second HOA name: Self Managed - Evan Darling
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,155
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Pending sale | $82,500$94/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746819 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $82,500+77.4%$94/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746819 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2002 | Sold | $46,500+29.2%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/1999 | Sold | $36,000$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978 -9.8% | $75,900 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $1,084 -18.4% | $72,600 |
| 2023 | $1,328 +0.9% | $72,600 +11.3% |
| 2022 | $1,316 -6.8% | $65,200 |
| 2021 | $1,412 -3.4% | $65,200 |
| 2020 | $1,462 +7.2% | $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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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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