This unique property offers flexibility for a single-family home or a duplex—the choice is yours! Each level boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and gorgeous hardwood floors, making it perfect for families, investors, or those seeking a spacious layout. Thinking about keeping it as a duplex? You'll need to add an HVAC system upstairs to meet new requirements, but here's the great news: Grant money is available through the Invest DSM program to help fund this update. Prefer to make it a single-family home? The grant funds can also be used to modernize and customize the space to suit your needs. With a little updating, this home can truly shine. Sold as-is, this property is a blank slate waiting for your vision. Whether you’re looking to invest, create your dream home, or both, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Schedule your showing today and explore the possibilities!
Sold for $155,000 on 05/01/25
$155,000
3823 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,862sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$155,400 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$1,571 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 10:48am
Listed by:
Cy Phillips 515-423-0899,
Space Simply
Bought with:
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712922
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- See Remarks
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,862
- Total interior livable area: 1,862 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10002446000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: See Remarks
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,See Remarks
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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