$53,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

4000 University Ave Unit 4 Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
909 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$58 Per Sq Ft

92% Below List Price

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Shades
  • Dining Area
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

You will never have to worry about outside maintenance, snow removal or lawncare. This 1-bedroom condo has a spacious layout with all rooms located on the same floor. Not only is the building pet-friendly, it's also conveniently located within walking distance of shopping, schools, entertainment and only an 8-minute drive to downtown Des Moines. With heat, water, common area maintenance, trash, lawn care, and snow removal included with monthly dues you can be worry-free while you build equity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennita Brennan

United Real Estate Profess Listed on: 01/09/2025

United Real Estate Profess

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Cole

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $804

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 909 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09001841004000

Community Details

Overview

  • Mongona Cooperative Assoc. Association

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$804

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Apartment Style
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 66.01
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 58.31
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Unit: 4
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 909
  • Total Sq Ft: 909

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Radiant
  • Services: Exterior Maint./Bldg., Lawn Care, See Remarks, Snow Removal, Trash Service, Utilities

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: See Remarks, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: Mongona Cooperative Assoc
  • Management Firm: Mongona Cooperative Assoc.

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 250.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Green Features

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

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09001841004000
  • Zoning: Res

Rental Info

  • Rent Restriction Description: Rentals not allowed.

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 804.00
  • Net Taxes: 804.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Feb 23, 2022
Sold by
Blase Raymond K and Blase Karen K
Bought by
Borts Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Gilbert Gonzales
RE/MAX Precision Marshalltown
Buyer's Agent
Outside Agent- MIR Outside Agent- MIR
Outside Office
List Price
$54,000
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.70%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2019
Closed on
May 1, 2019
Sold by
Long Larry N and Long Helena L
Bought by
Blase Raymond
Seller's Agent
John Joseph Donahey
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
John Joseph Donahey
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$52,000
Sold Price
$47,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-9.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2009
Sold by
Etter Heidi and Etter Mike
Bought by
Long Larry N and Long Helena L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,760
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2002
Sold by
Kuehn Robert C and Kuehn Jolene C
Bought by
Bruce Heidi and Etter Mike

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,500
Interest Rate
6.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1997
Sold by
Omalley Michael W and Echer Marie J
Bought by
Kuehn Robert C and Kuehn Jolene C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,150
Interest Rate
7.44%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $47,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $42,000 Itc
Quit Claim Deed $39,000 --
Deed $23,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $33,760 New Conventional
Previous Owner $39,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $21,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $53,000 -11.7% $58 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Price Changed $60,000 -14.2% $66 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Price Changed $69,900 -89.9% $77 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $690,000 +1280.0% $759 / Sq Ft
02/25/2022 02/25/22 Sold $50,000 -7.4% $55 / Sq Ft
01/31/2022 01/31/22 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2021 11/29/21 For Sale $54,000 +14.9% $59 / Sq Ft
05/02/2019 05/02/19 Sold $47,000 -9.6% $52 / Sq Ft
04/02/2019 04/02/19 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2019 02/08/19 For Sale $52,000 -- $57 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2024 $804 $51,300 $10,200 $41,100
2023 $878 $51,300 $10,200 $41,100
2022 $1,078 $46,100 $9,200 $36,900
2021 $1,076 $46,100 $9,200 $36,900
2020 $1,118 $43,100 $8,600 $34,500
2019 $824 $43,100 $8,600 $34,500
2018 $810 $39,200 $7,800 $31,400
2017 $830 $39,200 $7,800 $31,400
2016 $804 $39,200 $7,800 $31,400
2015 $804 $39,200 $7,800 $31,400
2014 $810 $39,200 $7,800 $31,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 709930

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-01841004000