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5810 University Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50311
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Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt752

Sqft

Acres0.15

Acre(Lot)

This cute bungalow features 2 bedrooms, lovely wood floors, easy-to-care-for vinyl siding, a partially finished basement with loads of storage, attached garage, and a flat fenced backyard. It's just steps away from bus stops running both east and west. Even better: It qualifies for Neighborhood Financing so any borrower - regardless of income - can get up to $15,000 toward the cost of home renovations. Come take a look! Windsor, Merrill, and Roosevelt schools. Selling AS-IS. Window AC unit is reserved.

Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $169,000

AD Id : 87085316

MLS Id : 744095

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.15 Acre

Living Area Size : 752

Year Built : 1947

Garage : 1

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1947 Building Area Total: 752 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50X132 Main Square Feet: 0.152 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.152 Lot Size Square Feet: 6600 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $169000 Original Price: $179000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 09007747000000 Annual Tax: $2539 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 19 WINDSOR SQUARE

  • Parking Information

    Attached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Location Information

    Direction: On University Ave, where it intersects with Merle Hay Road WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/19/2026 @ 01:11

MLS: 744095 LISTED BY: Martha Miller Johnson, RE/MAX Concepts 515-276-2872 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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