4000 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
1 bd 1 ba 909 sqft Built 1916 townhomes
Most recent sale
$84,000
Aug 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Sold | $69,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Sold | $84,000 | MLS #645177 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Price changed | $84,000 | MLS #645177 |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Listed | $89,000 | MLS #645177 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Listed | $65,000 | MLS #643787 |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Price changed | $84,900 | MLS #620313 |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Price changed | $89,900 | MLS #620313 |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Listed | $99,900 | MLS #620313 |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Sold | $130,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Price changed | $99,995 | MLS #598565 |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Listed | $104,950 | MLS #598565 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Sold | $15,000 | MLS #548595 |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Price changed | $25,900 | MLS #548595 |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Listed | $29,900 | MLS #548595 |
| Aug 4, 2015 | Listing removed | $38,500 | DesMoines |
| May 6, 2015 | Price changed | $38,500 | MLS #442804 |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Listed | $42,500 | MLS #442804 |
| May 2, 2011 | Listing removed | $29,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 4, 2011 | Price changed | $29,000 | MLS #380419 |
| Feb 23, 2011 | Listed | $32,000 | MLS #380419 |
| Oct 30, 2010 | Listing removed | $38,500 | DesMoines |
| Oct 6, 2010 | Relisted | $38,500 | MLS #369409 |
| Sep 30, 2010 | Listing removed | $38,500 | DesMoines |
| Jun 10, 2010 | Listed | $38,500 | MLS #369409 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $30,800 | $8,600 | $39,400 | $1,022 |
| 2019 | $30,800 | $8,600 | $39,400 | $962 |
| 2018 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $952 |
| 2017 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $968 |
| 2016 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $944 |
| 2015 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $952 |
| 2014 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $886 |
| 2013 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $846 |
| 2012 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $718 |
| 2011 | $28,000 | $7,800 | $35,800 | $678 |
| 2010 | $30,100 | $8,400 | $38,500 | $634 |
| 2009 | $30,100 | $8,400 | $38,500 | $616 |
Property facts
Year built
1916
Property type
townhomes
Stories
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Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
909 sqft
Lot size
—
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
University Ave
Coordinates
41.59983, -93.67140
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$504
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 4000 University Ave last sell?
4000 University Ave most recently sold on Aug 3, 2022 for $84,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 4000 University Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 4000 University Ave (year 2020) is $39,400 with $1,022 in property tax.
How does 4000 University Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 53.1% below the last sale price of $84,000.
When was 4000 University Ave built?
4000 University Ave was built in 1916.
How does 4000 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 4000 University Ave?
4000 University Ave is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 909 sqft townhomes.
Is 4000 University Ave a flip candidate?
No — 4000 University Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 4000 University Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 4000 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
-1.8%
Implied 1-yr
-7.0%
2026 Q3
$210K
2026 Q4
$205.8K
ZIP 50311 — Median Price History + Forecast
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