New to the market, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,014 square feet of finished space and plenty of upside. Hardwood floors run throughout, and a fireplace with a marble surround adds character. A finished attic with windows provides excellent storage or project space. The fenced yard and low-maintenance metal siding are already in place. Located between 56th and 63rd Street on University Avenue, with quick access to I-235 and the entire metro area. This property is being sold as-is and is ready for your vision—whether you’re an investor or a handy buyer looking for a fixer-upper.
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Sold for $152,500 on 11/26/25
Zestimate®
$152,500
5610 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,014sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$152,500 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$152,500
$145,000 - $160,000
$1,450/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 01:41pm
Listed by:
Tony Palmer (515)967-5424,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Katey Farrell
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726729
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: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,014
- Total interior livable area: 1,014 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,013 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007733000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $152,500-1.6%$150/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726729 | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $155,000$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726729 | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $155,000+42.9%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726729 | ||
| 5/1/2007 | Sold | $108,500$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,648 -7.9% | $160,700 |
| 2023 | $2,874 +0.8% | $160,700 +19.7% |
| 2022 | $2,850 +2.1% | $134,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Waveland Woods
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: 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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