You will never have to worry about outside maintenance, snow removal or lawncare. This 1-bedroom condo has a spacious layout with all rooms located on the same floor. Not only is the building pet-friendly, it's also conveniently located within walking distance of shopping, schools, entertainment and only an 8-minute drive to downtown Des Moines. With heat, water, common area maintenance, trash, lawn care, and snow removal included with monthly dues you can be worry-free while you build equity.
Sold for $53,000
$53,000
4000 University Ave APT 4, Des Moines, IA 50311
1beds
909sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$86,700 Zestimate®
$58/sqft
$1,056 Estimated rent
Home value
$86,700
$67,000 - $109,000
$1,056/mo
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Listed by:
Jennita Brennan 515-520-4555,
United Real Estate Professionals
Bought with:
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CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 66267
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 909
- Total interior livable area: 909 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 09001841004000
- Zoning: 1916
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Trash, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $250 monthly
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $58/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $41,100
- Annual tax amount: $824
- Date on market: 1/10/2025
- Road surface type: Hard Surface
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $53,000-11.7%$58/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #66267 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $60,000$66/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #709930 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2025 | Price change | $60,000-14.2%$66/sqft |
Source: CIBR #66267 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $69,900+39.8%$77/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #709930 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2022 | Sold | $50,000-7.4%$55/sqft |
Source:  NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6131022 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2022 | Pending sale | $54,000$59/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #642280 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $54,000+14.9%$59/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #642280 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2019 | Sold | $47,000-9.6%$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $52,000+23.8%$57/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #576266 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2009 | Sold | $42,000+82.6%$46/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/1997 | Sold | $23,000$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $824 +2.5% | $58,200 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $804 -8.4% | $51,300 |
| 2023 | $878 -18.6% | $51,300 +11.3% |
| 2022 | $1,078 +0.2% | $46,100 |
| 2021 | $1,076 -3.8% | $46,100 +7% |
| 2020 | $1,118 +35.7% | $43,100 |
| 2019 | $824 +1.7% | $43,100 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $810 | $39,200 |
| 2017 | $810 +0.7% | $39,200 |
| 2016 | $804 | $39,200 |
| 2015 | $804 +3.6% | $39,200 |
| 2014 | $776 | $39,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $39,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $39,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $39,200 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $42,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $42,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $42,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $42,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,200 +22.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,340 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,790 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
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