Pending

Price cut: $10K (11/24)

$129,900

1505 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

4beds

1,395sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

8,581.32 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$93/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy fireplace

Discover this charming 1.5-story home just minutes from downtown Des Moines, offering space, character, and convenience. The main level features two comfortable bedrooms, a full bathroom, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, and a dining area that flows into the kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional spacious bedrooms, perfect for extra living space, office needs, or guests. A great opportunity in a prime location close to restaurants, shops, and all the energy of downtown Des Moines. Don’t miss your chance to make this home your own!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,395
Total interior livable area: 1,395 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 8,581.32 Square Feet
Dimensions: 86 x 100
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 080/00468001000
Zoning: RX1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $93/sqft
Tax assessed value: $59,100
Annual tax amount: $1,300
Date on market: 11/13/2025
Cumulative days on market: 28 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/5/2025	Pending sale	$129,900$93/sqft
Source: DMMLS #730387 Report a problem
11/24/2025	Price change	$129,900-7.1%$93/sqft
Source: DMMLS #730387 Report a problem
11/13/2025	Listed for sale	$139,900+84.1%$100/sqft
Source: DMMLS #730387 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
9/20/2016	Listing removed	$76,000$54/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem