You have to check out this renovated Waveland Bungalow! Stunning kitchen, new floors and cabinets, that opens to dining space and living room. You don't want to miss this home in prime location to hop on bike trail, Waveland Golf Course and shopping all close by. Minutes away from Hy Vee, Walmart, Historic Polk Blvd, & convenient Interstate access. This home has been renovated with new siding, roof, floors, windows, updated bathroom and bedrooms!
Sold for $159,500
$159,500
5511 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,793.48 Square Feet Lot
$174,900 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$1,244 Estimated rent
Home value
$174,900
$164,000 - $185,000
$1,244/mo
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New sidingUpdated bathroomHistoric polk blvdNew floorsStunning kitchen
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Listed by:
Brianna Kelsey (515)277-6211,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale,
KEVIN L KELSEY 515-453-5982,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with:
Tiffany Marcum
The American Real Estate Co.
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 674225
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 850
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,793 sqft
- Dimensions: 44 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10011798000000
- Zoning: DM53Z
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2023 | Sold | $159,500-6.1%$188/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #674225 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2023 | Pending sale | $169,900$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674225 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2023 | Price change | $169,900-4%$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674225 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $177,000+3440%$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #674225 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Sold | $5,000$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,812 -8.4% | $113,600 +13% |
| 2024 | $1,978 -4.6% | $100,500 |
| 2023 | $2,074 +0.8% | $100,500 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $2,058 +18.7% | $88,000 |
| 2021 | $1,734 -3.5% | $88,000 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $1,796 +10.2% | $78,100 |
| 2019 | $1,630 +1.4% | $78,100 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $1,608 | $69,200 |
| 2017 | $1,608 +17.5% | $69,200 +14.2% |
| 2016 | $1,368 | $60,600 |
| 2015 | $1,368 +12.1% | $60,600 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $1,220 | $56,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,600 -9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $62,600 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,200 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $62,000 +12.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $55,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $55,100 +11.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,350 +9.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,020 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 5511 University Ave
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