# 6008 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $185,000 ($163/sqft), built 1952, 1,133 sqft. Est. $802/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $185,000 |
| Price/sqft | $163 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,133 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Lot Size | 6,055 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $802 |
| **Total** | **$802** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1952
- 0.14 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
This home offers fantastic space, large bedrooms, full basement with potential and a super convenient location; close to a bus stop and access to the freeway commuting in any direction is breeze! If you have the talent this solid home is a worthwhile investment. Interior projects would include the kitchen and some fresh paint. The 2 main floor bedrooms are spacious and the bathroom has been updated. The upstairs bedroom is an awesome space with built in drawers and comes with the convenience of a 1/2 bath. Outside you will need a good pair of gardening gloves and a vision to recreate the private oasis the fenced backyard offers. Don't take my word for it, come see for yourself!! Once you step inside this home you will fall in love with the space and see the opportunity for quick equity!

## Location

- **Address:** 6008 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.600152, -93.700591
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.600152,-93.700591

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Andrea Olson Taylor
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Concepts
- **Phone:** 5153146828
- **Email:** andrea.taylor@realestateconcepts.net

## Primary Photo

![6008 University Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/47da4c757c3f0aec41000559f76ac36dl-f2172317848r.jpg)

*7 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/6008-university-avenue-des-moines-ia-50311-a742704)*

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**MLS#:** 742704 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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