This home offers fantastic space, large bedrooms, full basement with potential and a super convenient location; close to a bus stop and access to the freeway commuting in any direction is a breeze! If you have the talent this solid home is a worthwhile investment. Interior projects would include the kitchen and some fresh paint. The 2 main floor bedrooms are spacious and the bathroom has been updated. The upstairs bedroom is an awesome space with built in drawers and comes with the convenience of a 1/2 bath. Outside you will need a good pair of gardening gloves and a vision to recreate the private oasis the fenced backyard offers. Don't take my word for it, come see for yourself!! Once you step inside this home you will fall in love with the space and see the opportunity for quick equity and a very nice home!!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/10)
$180,000
6008 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,133sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,054 Square Feet Lot
$176,200 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementLarge bedroomsBuilt in drawers
- 77 days |
- 1,338 |
- 47 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrea Olson Taylor (515)314-6828,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742704
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,133
- Total interior livable area: 1,133 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 6,054 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 110
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007591000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
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: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,672
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$176,200
$167,000 - $185,000
$1,689/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $180,000-2.7%$159/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #742704 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+125.6%$163/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #742704 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/1999 | Sold | $82,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,466 +2.2% | $204,000 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $3,392 +0.3% | $182,900 |
| 2023 | $3,382 +0.8% | $182,900 +20% |
| 2022 | $3,354 +0.8% | $152,400 |
| 2021 | $3,328 -3.6% | $152,400 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $3,454 +6.9% | $142,000 |
| 2019 | $3,232 +1.2% | $142,000 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $3,194 | $128,800 |
| 2017 | $3,194 +16.5% | $128,800 +14.2% |
| 2016 | $2,742 | $112,800 |
| 2015 | $2,742 +7.2% | $112,800 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $2,558 | $108,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $108,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $108,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $108,800 -2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $111,900 -0.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,200 +8.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,000 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,410 +14.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,370 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,370 |
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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: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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