# 5810 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $179,000 ($238/sqft), built 1947, 752 sqft.
> Hardwood. Est. $957/mo. Listed 4 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $179,000 |
| Price/sqft | $238 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 752 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Lot Size | 6,621 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 4 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $905 |
| Estimated Insurance | $52 |
| **Total** | **$957** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1947
- 0.15 acre lot

## Description

### Agent 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 5810 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.600114, -93.697593
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.600114,-93.697593

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Martha Miller Johnson
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Concepts
- **Phone:** 5154801583

## Primary Photo

![5810 University Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b69422ad30f769a0c05ef8fef32e403bl-f3283400993r.jpg)

*20 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/5810-university-avenue-des-moines-ia-50311-a744095)*

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**MLS#:** 744095 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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