This charming East Side ranch home offers an open layout with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and plenty of potential to grow. The finished basement provides extra living space with the large additional family room that includes built-in speakers for entertainment. The basement finish also includes two egress windows perfect for adding additional bedrooms and is pre-plumbed for an additional bathroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced backyard, beautiful landscaping, and a large, inviting front porch. Located near the world-famous Iowa State Fairgrounds and just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this home combines comfort, convenience, and future flexibility in a great location.
Sold for $230,500 on 11/21/25
Zestimate®
$230,500
3540 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
9,844.56 Square Feet Lot
$230,500 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$1,516 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 24, 2025 at 06:00am
Listed by:
Cameron Campos (515)778-5345,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Chris Moore 515-554-4549,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Michael Dunne
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720844
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 560
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,844 sqft
- Dimensions: 72 x 137
Details
- Parcel number: 06005961000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete