$47,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2019

4000 University Ave Unit 4 Des Moines, IA 50311

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

Recently Sold

$52 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Ownership that is far cheaper than rent. Hardwood floors throughout bring old world character into the home. Tiled backsplash in the kitchen. The bedroom has nice square footage. Lots of storage throughout. Minutes from Drake and DMU. Close to downtown, Interstate 235, restaurants, Ingersoll businesses. Set up a showing with your agent today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Joseph Donahey

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 02/08/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

John Joseph Donahey

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 02/08/2019

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 909 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • Mongona Co Op Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09001841004000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,042

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: 57.21
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 51.71
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Unit: 4
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 909
  • Total Sq Ft: 909

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Rubber, Tile
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: See Remarks
  • Services: Exterior Maint./Bldg., See Remarks, Trash Service

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Association/Amenities

  • HOA Name: Mongona Co-op
  • Management Firm: Mongona Co-op

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: R3

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 1041.97
  • Net Taxes: 1041.97

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
9.37%

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

Average Home Value in this Area

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennita Brennan

    United Real Estate Profess

    (515) 520-4555

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

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  • Matt Cole

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Matt Cole

    RE/MAX

    (515) 669-2004

    8 in this area

    155 Total Sales

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  • Gilbert Gonzales

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Gilbert Gonzales

    RE/MAX Precision Marshalltown

    (641) 691-2642

    5 in this area

    275 Total Sales

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  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Outside Agent- MIR Outside Agent- MIR

    Outside Office

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    John Joseph Donahey

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 576266

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-01841004000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Drake

4000 University Ave Unit 4, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 4000 University Ave Unit 4, Des Moines, IA 50311 and is currently priced at $47,000, approximately $51 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 4000 University Ave Unit 4 is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Hubbell Elementary, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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