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5616 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

$132,000

Home List Price

$1,568*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
816 SqFt
$162/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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5616 University Ave, Des Moines$132,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$1,568*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1926
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas Log
MLS #693717
Lot Size0.16 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 5616 University Ave

This charming ranch home is ready for the next owner. The main floor highlights a large family room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and galley style kitchen. The finished basement has a family room/rec room plus a full bath. The large back yard is perfect for entertaining family and friends. Close to many amenities Des Moines has to offer plus easy access to downtown and the interstate.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Living Area: 816 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-8708
  • Listing Agent: Ellen Fitzpatrick

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Gas Log

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Windsor Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Interstate 235 to 56th St exit, North to University Ave, West to property

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $132,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $162/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,282
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Des Moines, IA.

Med. Sold Price

$209.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$185

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

255

5616 University Ave vs Des Moines

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-20 Days

$132,000

-$77.9K Less

$162/SqFt

-$24 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $77.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $24/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #693717

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-8708
  • Listing Agent: Ellen Fitzpatrick

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 03, 2019Home Sold
$96,000
Dec 29, 2004Home Sold
$82,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,282$104,900
2020$2,282$96,800
2019$2,662$96,800
2018$2,662$100,100
2017$2,462$100,100

History based on county public records data.

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$726

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$462

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10
  • Windsor Elementary School

  • 5912 University Ave

  • 0.24 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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9
/10
  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 0.77 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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4
/10
  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 1.20 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10
  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.05 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10
  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 0.97 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $84,038. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5616 University Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5616 University Ave property is $132,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5616 University Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 5616 University Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5616 University Ave are:
Windsor Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,282 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 3, 2019 for $96,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5616 University Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5616 University Ave is 816 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5616 University Ave is 1926.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50311›5616 University Ave

This home is located at 5616 University Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Waveland Woods neighborhood. This 816 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $132,000.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 76 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.1%. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $209,944, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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