This well kept two story townhouse is move-in ready and worth seeing. It offers a living room and kitchen on the main level, 2 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, as well as, a partially finished basement with laundry and storage area. There are 2 dedicated parking spots with visitor parking options. HOA fee covers water, sewer, lawn care and snow removal. Great location near shopping, restaurants and more. Set up a showing today.
Sold for $125,000
$125,000
4045 E University Ave #13, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
960sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1972
-- sqft lot
$124,500 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,021 Estimated rent
Home value
$124,500
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Partially finished basementLaundry and storage areaVisitor parking options
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Listed by:
Pierce, Richard (207)604-0350,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Tara Cox
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720277
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
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 05002426013000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $280 monthly
- HOA name: Knob Hill Condo Association
- Second HOA name: Knob Hill Condo Association
- Second HOA phone: 515-975-7890
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $90,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,570
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2025 | Sold | $125,000-3.1%$130/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720277 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Pending sale | $129,000$134/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720277 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $129,000+84.5%$134/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720277 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2019 | Listing removed | $69,900$73/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $69,900$73/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2019 | Sold | $69,900$73/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2019 | Pending sale | $69,900$73/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2019 | Price change | $69,900-6.7%$73/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2019 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$78/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $79,900+15%$83/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #584812 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2017 | Listing removed | $895$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $895-5.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2016 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Group Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2016 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Group Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2003 | Sold | $69,500+95.8%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2000 | Sold | $35,500+31.5%$37/sqft |
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| 9/21/1999 | Sold | $27,000$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,793 +14.2% | $90,600 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $1,570 -13.3% | $79,800 |
| 2023 | $1,811 +8.2% | $79,800 +11.5% |
| 2022 | $1,674 +3.1% | $71,600 |
| 2021 | $1,624 -3.8% | $71,600 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,688 +15.9% | $65,100 |
| 2019 | $1,456 +1% | $65,100 +20.1% |
| 2018 | $1,442 | $54,200 |
| 2017 | $1,442 +6.2% | $54,200 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,358 | $51,500 |
| 2015 | $1,358 +1.3% | $51,500 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $1,340 | $52,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $52,300 -9% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $57,500 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,800 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,800 +30% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,690 +25% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,950 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,950 |
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Neighborhood: Valley High Manor
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 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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