3770 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
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3770 University Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50311
$205,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 953 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: fran webb-ronnau, bunny southard
Office: action realty
MLS#:743818
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$205,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$215.11
About this home
New Price! Timeless Craftsman character blends beautifully with contemporary-styled kitchen & baths in unbeatable location! On the bike path & bus route and only a few blocks west of Drake University, the vibrant Ingersoll District, and quick access to I-235, downtown, hospitals, Roosevelt High School, the Des Moines Playhouse, and several houses of worship. Listen for the soothing mellow sound of church bells as you relax in the newly landscaped private backyard sanctuary. Watch the world go by reflecting on your day sitting on your shady front porch in this walkable neighborhood. Off the living room is your own work-from-home office with elegant French doors. Large kitchen features contemporary cabinetry plus NEW SS refrigerator & NEW dishwasher. The formal dining room & living room offer ample space for entertaining. Contemporary glass & ceramic tile walls & vessel sinks set off the half bath on the main floor and full bath upstairs.
New in June: Interior and exterior paint, four NEW light fixtures & ceiling fan and motion-sensor yard light, NEW Greige colored friese carpet over original hardwood floors (both on main floor & upstairs), NEW garbage disposal, some NEW plumbing, two NEW kitchen appliances (above), NEW garage door and NEW back storm door. No worries about the solid furnace, central air, water heater & roof. Solid historic home. Not a flip. This is a rare beauty. Act fast before it's gone. Apply for NFC $15,000 grant, down payment or closing costs....
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Home facts
- Year built:1905
- Listing ID #:743818
- Added:48 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 13, 2026 at 03:07 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Dining Description:Separate Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished
- Living area:953 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
- Year built:1905
- Building area:953 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.1 Acres
- Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
- Architectural Style:Craftsman
- Construction Materials:Wood Siding
- Foundation Description:Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$205,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$215.11
- Tax amount:$2,928
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Smoke Detectors, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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