For sale

Price cut: $1.6K (8/20)

$67,900

4000 University Ave APT 5, Des Moines, IA 50311

1beds

909sqft

$762/mo

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Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment

Built in 1916

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$75/sqft

$250/mo HOA

What's special

Beautiful hardwood floorsUpdated vinyl windows

Fight today's economic conditions with this top-floor condo, ideally located near everything the 42nd Street and University Avenue area has to offer! This spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo features beautiful hardwood floors, updated vinyl windows, and plenty of original character that adds warmth and charm. Enjoy the convenience of being on the bus line with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a great investment opportunity, this move-in-ready condo offers comfort, convenience, and value in a fantastic location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Hot Water, See Remarks

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 909
Total interior livable area: 909 sqft

Property

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Grab Bars

Lot

Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 09001841005000
Zoning: NX2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium, Multi Family, Apartment
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1916

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA fee: $250 monthly
HOA name: Mongona Co-op
Second HOA name: John Audlehelm
Second HOA phone: 515-865-1124

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $75/sqft
Tax assessed value: $52,900
Annual tax amount: $997
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Cumulative days on market: 42 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/20/2026	Price change	$67,900-2.3%$75/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745735 Report a problem
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$69,500+93.1%$76/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745735 Report a problem
4/1/2016	Sold	$36,000-7.7%$40/sqft
Source: DMMLS #509934 Report a problem
1/12/2016	Listed for sale	$39,000+8.3%$43/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #509934 Report a problem
8/14/2015	Listing removed	$36,000$40/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449846 Report a problem
6/10/2015	Price change	$36,000-16.3%$40/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449846 Report a problem
5/5/2015	Price change	$43,000-4.4%$47/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449846 Report a problem
3/7/2015	Listed for sale	$45,000$50/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #449846 Report a problem
1/23/2015	Listing removed	$45,000$50/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #440112 Report a problem
7/26/2014	Listed for sale	$45,000+16.9%$50/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #440112 Report a problem
6/8/2006	Sold	$38,500+51%$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/12/2000	Sold	$25,500$28/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$730 +2.8%	$52,900 +13.5%
2024	$710 -8.7%	$46,600
2023	$778 +1%	$46,600 +11.2%
2022	$770 +0.8%	$41,900
2021	$764 -3%	$41,900 +6.9%
2020	$788 +8.2%	$39,200
2019	$728 +1.7%	$39,200 +10.1%
2018	$716	$35,600
2017	$716 +1.1%	$35,600
2016	$708	$35,600
2015	$708 +3.5%	$35,600
2014	$684	$35,600
2013	--	$35,600
2012	--	$35,600
2011	--	$35,600 -7%
2010	--	$38,300
2009	--	$38,300
2008	--	$38,300
2007	--	$38,300
2006	--	$38,300
2005	--	$38,300 +22.8%
2003	--	$31,180 +8%
2002	--	$28,870
2001	--	$28,870