Charming and adorable! You will love everything about this one from the hardwood floors to the oak trim. Kitchen is cozy with a gas stove and breakfast nook. The living room has a gorgeous brick fireplace and is attached to a dining room. Home also has an unfinished attic which could be converted to more living space. Enjoy spending time in the enclosed front porch or hanging out on the deck in the fully fenced back yard. Detached garage too! Call today to make this Home Sweet Home!
Pending
$160,000
5626 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
858sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gorgeous brick fireplaceDetached garageOak trimHardwood floorsBreakfast nookEnclosed front porchGas stove
- 34 days |
- 48 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenny Moats (515)306-7906,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741756
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
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 858
- Total interior livable area: 858 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007737000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,698
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 78 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $160,000$186/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741756 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000$186/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741756 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listing removed | $160,000$186/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741756 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+95.1%$186/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741756 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2015 | Sold | $82,000-10.4%$96/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #505083 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $91,500$107/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #505083 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,492 +2.2% | $151,600 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $2,438 +0.6% | $134,400 |
| 2023 | $2,424 +0.9% | $134,400 +20.3% |
| 2022 | $2,402 +2% | $111,700 |
| 2021 | $2,356 -3.5% | $111,700 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $2,442 +9% | $103,000 |
| 2019 | $2,240 +1.3% | $103,000 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $2,212 | $91,900 |
| 2017 | $2,212 +1.6% | $91,900 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $2,178 | $91,400 |
| 2015 | $2,178 +5.6% | $91,400 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $2,062 | $90,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,300 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,700 +0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $90,000 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,200 +8.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,000 +12.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,600 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,330 +5.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $64,020 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt 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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