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5638 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Des Moines
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5638 University Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50311
$229,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,417 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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  • Sun, Mar 08
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Listed by: john weil
Office: re/max precision
MLS#:735730
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$229,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$161.61

About this home

This charmer on the West side of Des Moines awaits with spacious layout, large fully fenced yard and many updates from current owners. Enjoy all new flooring, refreshed paint and cabinets, a new roof (2022) and a revived outdoor space for your entertainment. Main level features living room with new windows and trim, tons of natural light, and enough room for the full family. Large dining area is highlighted by a bench window, and transitions into a nicely updated kitchen with quartz counters, subway tile backsplash and decorative stamped tin tile ceiling. Secondary bedroom/office space completes main floor. Upstairs you will find a the primary bedroom with dual closets and windows galore. Bright and airy 2nd bedroom w/ walk-in closet, and a full bathroom round out upper floor. Head outside to your private rear yard with new deck/patio, a storage shed with electric heater and room to roam. Great curb appeal with full surround picket fence and additional deck out front. Don't miss it!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1900
  • Listing ID #:735730
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 06, 2026 at 07:46 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,417 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1900
  • Building area:1,417 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.19 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Two Story
  • Construction Materials:Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$229,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$161.61
  • Tax amount:$3,462

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Window Treatments

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