3238 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 1,004 sqft Built 1932 Lot 9,104 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | $28,500 | $126,000 | $2,036 |
| 2023 | $86,500 | $25,100 | $111,600 | $2,070 |
| 2022 | $66,900 | $20,900 | $87,800 | $1,844 |
| 2021 | $66,900 | $20,900 | $87,800 | $1,926 |
| 2020 | $66,800 | $19,000 | $85,800 | $1,996 |
| 2019 | $66,800 | $19,000 | $85,800 | $1,854 |
| 2018 | $60,700 | $16,800 | $77,500 | $1,830 |
| 2017 | $60,700 | $16,800 | $77,500 | $1,792 |
| 2016 | $59,000 | $15,800 | $74,800 | $1,742 |
| 2015 | $59,000 | $15,800 | $74,800 | $1,812 |
| 2014 | $61,000 | $15,900 | $76,900 | $1,740 |
| 2013 | $61,000 | $15,900 | $76,900 | $1,694 |
| 2012 | $61,700 | $15,900 | $77,600 | $1,656 |
| 2011 | $61,700 | $15,900 | $77,600 | $1,604 |
| 2010 | $62,000 | $16,200 | $78,200 | $1,520 |
| 2009 | $62,000 | $16,200 | $78,200 | $1,452 |
| 2008 | $62,000 | $16,200 | $78,200 | $1,414 |
| 2007 | $62,000 | $16,200 | $78,200 | $1,448 |
Property facts
Year built
1932
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,004 sqft
Lot size
9,104 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
University Ave
Coordinates
41.60083, -93.55361
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 3238 University Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 3238 University Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 3238 University Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3238 University Ave (year 2025) is $126,000 with $2,036 in property tax.
When was 3238 University Ave built?
3238 University Ave was built in 1932.
How does 3238 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 3238 University Ave?
3238 University Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,004 sqft, 9,104 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3238 University Ave a flip candidate?
No — 3238 University Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3238 University Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3238 University Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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