$125,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2025

4045 E University Ave Unit 13 Des Moines, IA 50317

Valley High Manor Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$280/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$130 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

This well kept two story townhouse is move-in ready and worth seeing. It offers a living room and kitchen on the main level, 2 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, as well as, a partially finished basement with laundry and storage area. There are 2 dedicated parking spots with visitor parking options. HOA fee covers water, sewer, lawn care and snow removal. Great location near shopping, restaurants and more. Set up a showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Pierce

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 06/13/2025

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Tara Cox

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,570

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

HOA Fees

  • $280 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05002426013000

Community Details

Overview

  • Knob Hill Condo Association, Phone Number (515) 975-7890

Recreation

  • Snow Removal

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,570

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$280 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 134.38
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 130.21
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Unit: 13
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 480
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Services: Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 280.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • HOA Name: Knob Hill Condo Association
  • Management Firm: Knob Hill Condo Association
  • Management Firm Phone: (515) 975-7890

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: 05002426013000
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Rent Restriction Description: Available to rent, association fees are $300 per month if rental.

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 1570.00
  • Net Taxes: 1570.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 23, 2025
Sold by
Foster-Willer Andrew John
Bought by
Jess Bette
Seller's Agent
Richard Pierce
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tara Cox
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-3.1%
Views
111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.61%
Original Mortgage
$113,000
Outstanding Balance
$113,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,332

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2024
Closed on
Feb 2, 2025
Sold by
Reyna Diony and Reyna Yerliana
Bought by
Foster-Willer Andrew John
Seller's Agent
Sandra Lehmann
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Richard Pierce
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$137,500
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-9.09%
Views
111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Fernando Taveras Ramon and Fernando Marilene
Bought by
Reyna Diony and Reyna Yerliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,300
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2020
Sold by
Taveras Ramon T and Beato Marilene
Bought by
Famdy & Associates Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2019
Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Cash Flow Builders Inc
Bought by
Taveras Ramon F and Reyna Diony A
Seller's Agent
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Bruellman
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$69,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-12.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.40%
Original Mortgage
$55,920
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2015
Sold by
Jarrett Molly M
Bought by
Cash Flow Builders Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2003
Sold by
Bradley David C
Bought by
Jarrett Molly M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2000
Sold by
Srs Inc
Bought by
Bradley David C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$27,000
Interest Rate
8.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1999
Sold by
Evans Norman E
Bought by
S R S Inc
Source: Public Records

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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 $125,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $70,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $58,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $69,500 --
Corporate Deed $35,500 Curity Land Title & Escrow C
Warranty Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $113,000 New Conventional
Closed $113,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $69,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,920 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $70,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $27,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $125,000 -3.1% $130 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $129,000 +84.5% $134 / Sq Ft
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Sold $69,900 -12.5% $73 / Sq Ft
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 For Sale $79,900 -- $83 / 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 $1,570 $79,800 $10,800 $69,000
2023 $1,688 $79,800 $10,800 $69,000
2022 $1,674 $71,600 $9,700 $61,900
2021 $1,624 $71,600 $9,700 $61,900
2020 $1,688 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2019 $1,456 $65,100 $8,800 $56,300
2018 $1,442 $54,200 $7,300 $46,900
2017 $1,392 $54,200 $7,300 $46,900
2016 $1,358 $51,500 $6,900 $44,600
2015 $1,358 $51,500 $6,900 $44,600
2014 $1,340 $52,300 $7,000 $45,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Richard Pierce

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (207) 604-0350

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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  • Tara Cox

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Tara Cox

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 971-1890

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

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  • Junior Ibarra

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 417-0624

    1 in this area

    890 Total Sales

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  • Andrew Bruellman

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Andrew Bruellman

    RE/MAX

    (515) 320-3653

    235 Total Sales

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  • Shane Torres

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Shane Torres

    RE/MAX

    (515) 984-0222

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720277

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 050-02426013000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Valley High Manor

4045 E University Ave Unit 13, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 4045 E University Ave Unit 13, Des Moines, IA 50317 and is currently priced at $125,000, approximately $130 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 4045 E University Ave Unit 13 is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Willard Elementary School, Hoyt Middle School, and East High School.

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