5638 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
3 bd 1 ba 1,417 sqft Built 1900 Lot 8,276 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 | $146,700 | $47,700 | $194,400 | $3,462 |
| 2023 | $130,300 | $42,200 | $172,500 | $3,398 |
| 2022 | $107,900 | $36,300 | $144,200 | $3,372 |
| 2021 | $107,900 | $36,300 | $144,200 | $2,908 |
| 2020 | $82,900 | $33,600 | $116,500 | $3,020 |
| 2019 | $82,900 | $33,600 | $116,500 | $2,804 |
| 2018 | $74,500 | $29,800 | $104,300 | $2,774 |
| 2017 | $74,500 | $29,800 | $104,300 | $2,464 |
| 2016 | $65,200 | $25,900 | $91,100 | $2,400 |
| 2015 | $65,200 | $25,900 | $91,100 | $2,364 |
| 2014 | $63,900 | $25,100 | $89,000 | $2,278 |
| 2013 | $63,900 | $25,100 | $89,000 | $2,184 |
| 2012 | $63,100 | $25,100 | $88,200 | $2,180 |
| 2011 | $67,200 | $25,100 | $92,300 | $1,988 |
| 2010 | $63,900 | $25,200 | $89,100 | $1,752 |
| 2009 | $63,900 | $25,200 | $89,100 | $1,618 |
| 2008 | $61,200 | $25,100 | $86,300 | $1,578 |
| 2007 | $61,200 | $25,100 | $86,300 | $1,446 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,417 sqft
Lot size
8,276 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
University Ave
Coordinates
41.60010, -93.69580
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5638 University Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 5638 University Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 5638 University Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5638 University Ave (year 2025) is $194,400 with $3,462 in property tax.
When was 5638 University Ave built?
5638 University Ave was built in 1900.
How does 5638 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 5638 University Ave?
5638 University Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,417 sqft, 8,276 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5638 University Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5638 University Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5638 University Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5638 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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