This cute bungalow features 2 bedrooms, lovely wood floors, easy-to-care-for vinyl siding, a partially finished basement with loads of storage, attached garage, and a flat fenced backyard. It's just steps away from bus stops running both east and west. Even better: It qualifies for Neighborhood Financing so any borrower - regardless of income - can get up to $15,000 toward the cost of home renovations. Come take a look! Windsor, Merrill, and Roosevelt schools. Selling AS-IS. Window AC unit is reserved.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/12)
$169,000
5810 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lovely wood floorsAttached garageFlat fenced backyardEasy-to-care-for vinyl siding
- 52 days |
- 551 |
- 48 |
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Listed by:
Martha Miller Johnson (515)480-1583,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744095
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
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 752
- Total interior livable area: 752 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007747000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,539
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $169,000-2.9%$225/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744095 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $174,000-2.8%$231/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000$238/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,180 -3.6% | $149,300 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $2,262 -7.1% | $132,500 |
| 2023 | $2,436 +0.9% | $132,500 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $2,414 +0.4% | $112,200 |
| 2021 | $2,404 -3.5% | $112,200 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,492 +61% | $104,900 |
| 2019 | $1,548 +1.7% | $104,900 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $1,522 | $94,800 |
| 2017 | $1,522 +25.2% | $94,800 +12.7% |
| 2016 | $1,216 | $84,100 |
| 2015 | $1,216 +19.9% | $84,100 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $1,014 | $78,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,700 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,900 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $83,200 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,600 +12.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,600 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,760 +9.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,290 |
| 2001 | -- | $60,290 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Woods
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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