About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 5810 University Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $179,000 ($238 per sqft). Built in 1947, the home offers 752 sqft of living space on a 0.15 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1947
  • 0.15 acre lot

Property Details

1 full
1947

Amenities

Hardwood
Listing Description

Calling all first-time buyers or wannabe landlords! This cute bungalow is a perfect way to build equity. The 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features original wood floors, easy-to-care-for vinyl siding, a partially finished basement with loads of storage and a flat fenced backyard. It's just steps away from bus stops running both east and west. Windsor, Merrill, and Roosevelt schools. Selling AS-IS. Window AC unit is reserved.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$957/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$129
Interest$776
Insurance$52

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

5810 University Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50311

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Appliances

RefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 5810 University Avenue is listed at $179,000 ($238/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $957 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1947, 0.15 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments.

This property is listed by Martha Miller Johnson and can be reached at 5154801583.

MJ

Martha Miller Johnson

Agent at RE/MAX Concepts

(515) 480-1583

Listed by RE/MAX Concepts · View on Broker Site

MLS# 744095· Source: listhub· 4 days on market

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5810 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

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