5610 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50311
Waveland Woods NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,065/month
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Fence
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Wood Burning Fireplace
About This Home
New to the market, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,014 square feet of finished space and plenty of upside. Hardwood floors run throughout, and a fireplace with a marble surround adds character. A finished attic with windows provides excellent storage or project space. The fenced yard and low-maintenance metal siding are already in place. Located between 56th and 63rd Street on University Avenue, with quick access to I-235 and the entire metro area. This property is being sold as-is and is ready for your vision—whether you’re an investor or a handy buyer looking for a fixer-upper.
Call your local REALTOR® today and Make It Home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,965
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x140
- Wood Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is zoned N3B
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Metal Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,014 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 09007733000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,648 | $181,200 | $41,700 | $139,500 |
| 2024 | $2,648 | $160,700 | $36,800 | $123,900 |
| 2023 | $2,874 | $160,700 | $36,800 | $123,900 |
| 2022 | $2,850 | $134,200 | $31,700 | $102,500 |
| 2021 | $2,792 | $134,200 | $31,700 | $102,500 |
| 2020 | $2,894 | $123,800 | $29,300 | $94,500 |
| 2019 | $2,656 | $123,800 | $29,300 | $94,500 |
| 2018 | $2,622 | $110,600 | $26,000 | $84,600 |
| 2017 | $2,302 | $110,600 | $26,000 | $84,600 |
| 2016 | $2,236 | $96,900 | $22,600 | $74,300 |
| 2015 | $2,236 | $96,900 | $22,600 | $74,300 |
| 2014 | $2,140 | $95,900 | $21,900 | $74,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/22/2025 09/22/25 | For Sale | $155,000 | -- | $153 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $108,500 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $112,597 | VA |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 726729
APN: 090-07733000000