4049 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 960 sqft Built 1972 townhomes
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 | $78,300 | $12,300 | $90,600 | $1,396 |
| 2023 | $69,000 | $10,800 | $79,800 | $1,478 |
| 2022 | $61,900 | $9,700 | $71,600 | $1,674 |
| 2021 | $61,900 | $9,700 | $71,600 | $1,624 |
| 2020 | $56,300 | $8,800 | $65,100 | $1,688 |
| 2019 | $56,300 | $8,800 | $65,100 | $1,140 |
| 2018 | $46,900 | $7,300 | $54,200 | $1,122 |
| 2017 | $46,900 | $7,300 | $54,200 | $1,074 |
| 2016 | $44,600 | $6,900 | $51,500 | $1,040 |
| 2015 | $44,600 | $6,900 | $51,500 | $1,070 |
| 2014 | $45,300 | $7,000 | $52,300 | $1,024 |
| 2013 | $45,300 | $7,000 | $52,300 | $1,110 |
| 2012 | $49,800 | $7,700 | $57,500 | $1,096 |
| 2011 | $49,800 | $7,700 | $57,500 | $1,154 |
| 2010 | $53,500 | $8,300 | $61,800 | $1,088 |
| 2009 | $53,500 | $8,300 | $61,800 | $1,030 |
| 2008 | $53,500 | $8,300 | $61,800 | $1,000 |
| 2007 | $53,500 | $8,300 | $61,800 | $940 |
Property facts
Year built
1972
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
960 sqft
Lot size
—
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
University Ave
Coordinates
41.60032, -93.53682
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 4049 University Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 4049 University Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 4049 University Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 4049 University Ave (year 2025) is $90,600 with $1,396 in property tax.
When was 4049 University Ave built?
4049 University Ave was built in 1972.
How does 4049 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 4049 University Ave?
4049 University Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 960 sqft townhomes.
Is 4049 University Ave a flip candidate?
No — 4049 University Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 4049 University Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 4049 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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