This charmer on the West side of Des Moines awaits with spacious layout, large fully fenced yard and many updates from current owners. Enjoy all new flooring, refreshed paint and cabinets, a new roof (2022) and a revived outdoor space for your entertainment. Main level features living room with new windows and trim, tons of natural light, and enough room for the full family. Large dining area is highlighted by a bench window, and transitions into a nicely updated kitchen with quartz counters, subway tile backsplash and decorative stamped tin tile ceiling. Secondary bedroom/office space completes main floor. Upstairs you will find a the primary bedroom with dual closets and windows galore. Bright and airy 2nd bedroom w/ walk-in closet, and a full bathroom round out upper floor. Head outside to your private rear yard with new deck/patio, a storage shed with electric heater and room to roam. Great curb appeal with full surround picket fence and additional deck out front. Don't miss it! All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
5638 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,417sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$224,400 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$1,595 Estimated rent
Home value
$224,400
$213,000 - $236,000
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New flooringRoom to roamTons of natural lightSpacious layoutSubway tile backsplashLarge fully fenced yardAdditional deck out front
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Listed by:
John Weil (515)650-0145,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Jake Escher
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735730
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,417
- Total interior livable area: 1,417 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007740000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,462
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $225,000-1.7%$159/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #735730 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $229,000$162/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #735730 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+50.7%$162/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #735730 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2019 | Sold | $152,000-1.9%$107/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #578614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $155,000+129.6%$109/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #578614 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2010 | Sold | $67,500-3.4%$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2009 | Price change | $69,900-6.8%$49/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #354123 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $75,000$53/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #354123 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,462 +2% | $194,400 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $3,394 -0.1% | $172,500 |
| 2023 | $3,398 +0.8% | $172,500 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $3,372 +16% | $144,200 |
| 2021 | $2,908 -3.7% | $144,200 +23.8% |
| 2020 | $3,020 +7.7% | $116,500 |
| 2019 | $2,804 +1.1% | $116,500 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $2,774 | $104,300 |
| 2017 | $2,774 +15.6% | $104,300 +14.5% |
| 2016 | $2,400 | $91,100 |
| 2015 | $2,400 +5.4% | $91,100 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $2,278 | $89,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,000 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $88,200 -4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $92,300 +3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,100 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,300 +12.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,900 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,830 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,890 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,890 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Woods
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- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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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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