Beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 260sqft of finished attic space. Newer carpet throughout, added egress windows in the basement bonus room, new furnace, and new roof (2021) and a gorgeous newer bathroom downstairs. Out back you can enjoy the large deck with a Pergola for shade while entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee. The 24x24 detached garage on an oversized slab provides plenty of extra parking for guests and the ability to turn around before exiting on to University Ave. Close to schools, churches, bike trails, freeway access and more!
Sold for $208,000 on 04/04/25
$208,000
6011 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,012sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
10,497.96 Square Feet Lot
$205,700 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$1,541 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,700
$195,000 - $218,000
$1,541/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 06:25am
Listed by:
Amy Dempsey 323-204-1936,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
JaTyrin Avant
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 706272
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,012
- Total interior livable area: 1,012 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 10,497 sqft
- Dimensions: 55 x 191
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10012499000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $208,000-0.9%$206/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #706272 | ||
| 2/19/2025 | Pending sale | $209,900$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706272 | ||
| 2/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,900$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706272 | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Pending sale | $209,900$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706272 | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $209,900$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706272 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,432 -0.8% | $174,500 |
| 2023 | $3,458 +0.8% | $174,500 +19% |
| 2022 | $3,432 +4.1% | $146,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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