$229,900
PENDING $5K PRICE DROP

3540 E University Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,575/month

Total Views 5,088
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
$205 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

This charming East Side ranch home offers an open layout with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and plenty of potential to grow. The finished basement provides extra living space with the large additional family room that includes built-in speakers for entertainment. The basement finish also includes two egress windows perfect for adding additional bedrooms and is pre-plumbed for an additional bathroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced backyard, beautiful landscaping, and a large, inviting front porch. Located near the world-famous Iowa State Fairgrounds and just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this home combines comfort, convenience, and future flexibility in a great location.

Listing Agent

Cameron Campos

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 06/23/2025

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listing Agent

Chris Moore

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,461

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 9,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 72x137
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06005961000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,461

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 205.27
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, LVP
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1120
  • Total Sq Ft: 1120

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2260
  • Lot S F: 9850
  • Lot Size: 72X137
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06005961000000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 4461.00
  • Net Taxes: 4255.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,976 $236,400 $22,800 $213,600
2024 $3,976 $212,600 $20,200 $192,400
2023 $3,760 $212,600 $20,200 $192,400
2022 $3,730 $168,400 $16,500 $151,900
2021 $3,496 $168,400 $16,500 $151,900
2020 $3,626 $148,700 $14,500 $134,200
2019 $3,332 $148,700 $14,500 $134,200
2018 $3,292 $132,500 $12,600 $119,900
2017 $3,148 $132,500 $12,600 $119,900
2016 $3,062 $124,900 $11,800 $113,100
2015 $3,062 $124,900 $11,800 $113,100
2014 $3,112 $125,800 $11,700 $114,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Price Changed $229,900 -1.1% $205 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $232,500 -1.1% $208 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $235,000 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $135,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $10,500 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $3,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $133,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720844

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-05961000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Gray's Woods

3540 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA

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