3220 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
1 bd 1 ba 716 sqft Built 1908 Lot 10,411 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$63,000
Aug 5, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Listed for rent | $1,095 | Zumper |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Listed for rent | $1,095 | AppfolioUnits |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Price changed for rent | $995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Listed for rent | $1,045 | AppfolioUnits |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Sold | $63,000 | MLS #656410 |
| Jul 16, 2022 | Listed | $62,000 | MLS #656410 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Listed | $60,000 | MLS #647667 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,700 | $29,400 | $94,100 | $1,658 |
| 2023 | $56,700 | $25,900 | $82,600 | $1,442 |
| 2022 | $48,600 | $21,500 | $70,100 | $1,430 |
| 2021 | $48,600 | $21,500 | $70,100 | $1,372 |
| 2020 | $44,000 | $19,600 | $63,600 | $1,420 |
| 2019 | $44,000 | $19,600 | $63,600 | $776 |
| 2018 | $39,500 | $17,300 | $56,800 | $1,280 |
| 2017 | $39,500 | $17,300 | $56,800 | $1,220 |
| 2016 | $37,300 | $16,300 | $53,600 | $1,182 |
| 2015 | $37,300 | $16,300 | $53,600 | $1,216 |
| 2014 | $38,100 | $16,400 | $54,500 | $1,118 |
| 2013 | $38,100 | $16,400 | $54,500 | $1,106 |
| 2012 | $37,900 | $16,400 | $54,300 | $1,078 |
| 2011 | $37,900 | $16,400 | $54,300 | $1,020 |
| 2010 | $37,900 | $16,700 | $54,600 | $966 |
| 2009 | $37,900 | $16,700 | $54,600 | $940 |
| 2008 | $37,900 | $16,700 | $54,600 | $940 |
| 2007 | $37,900 | $16,700 | $54,600 | $854 |
Property facts
Year built
1908
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
716 sqft
Lot size
10,411 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
University Ave
Coordinates
41.60093, -93.55405
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$378
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3220 University Ave last sell?
3220 University Ave most recently sold on Aug 5, 2022 for $63,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3220 University Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3220 University Ave (year 2025) is $94,100 with $1,658 in property tax.
How does 3220 University Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 49.4% above the last sale price of $63,000.
When was 3220 University Ave built?
3220 University Ave was built in 1908.
How does 3220 University Ave compare to others on University Ave?
We track 8 other properties on University Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on University Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3220 University Ave?
3220 University Ave is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 716 sqft, 10,411 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3220 University Ave a flip candidate?
No — 3220 University Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3220 University Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3220 University Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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