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    • $280,200

    4608 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    5beds
    1,735sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    6,664 Square Feet Lot
    $280,200 Zestimate®
    $161/sqft
    $2,212 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $280,200

    $258,000 - $303,000

    $2,212/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Stunning home that is like new! This home features a beautiful, spacious new kitchen with custom tile floors, 2 new bathrooms, a huge mudroom/laundry room with scrubbing sink coming in the back door, and a home office or 5th bedroom on the main level. Enjoy the living room's original wood burning fireplace, crown molding , and new carpet throughout. This home is shown by appointment, so call or email to see if this home is the one for you.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,735 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 6,664 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09003983000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $161/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $254,500
    • Annual tax amount: $4,484

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/26/2016Sold$169,000-0.5%$97/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #522099 Report a problem
    7/22/2016Pending sale$169,900$98/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #522099 Report a problem
    7/18/2016Listed for sale$169,900+30.7%$98/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #522099 Report a problem
    8/15/2014Sold$130,000-6.5%$75/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #414237 Report a problem
    7/11/2014Pending sale$139,000$80/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #414237 Report a problem
    3/22/2014Listed for sale$139,000-7.3%$80/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #414237 Report a problem
    2/15/2013Listing removed$149,995$86/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #391706 Report a problem
    7/21/2012Price change$149,995-3.8%$86/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #391706 Report a problem
    1/18/2012Price change$155,900-1.3%$90/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #391706 Report a problem
    10/19/2011Listed for sale$157,900$91/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #391706 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,484 +2.1%$254,500 +8.9%
    2024$4,390 -0.7%$233,600
    2023$4,422 +0.8%$233,600 +18.9%
    2022$4,386 +3.8%$196,500
    2021$4,224 -3.6%$196,500 +10.5%
    2020$4,384 +4%$177,900
    2019$4,214 +1.2%$177,900 +7.6%
    2018$4,166 $165,300
    2017$4,166 +16.7%$165,300 +12.1%
    2016$3,570 $147,500
    2015$3,570 +5.5%$147,500 +6.2%
    2014$3,383 $138,900
    2013-- $138,900 +9.3%
    2012-- $127,100
    2011-- $127,100 -7.2%
    2010-- $136,900
    2009-- $136,900 +33.2%
    2008-- $102,800
    2007-- $102,800 +11.5%
    2006-- $92,200
    2005-- $92,200 +15.6%
    2003-- $79,780 +14.1%
    2002-- $69,910
    2001-- $69,910
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    Neighborhood: Waveland Park

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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