1438 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 / 1859

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/14/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 3.535 square feet
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Property Details

A single-family residence at 1438 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Facts

  • Built in 1900
  • Lot size 3,535 sqft
  • Rooms 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Foundation Masonry
  • Structure type Other
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Cooling Central
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Vinyl
  • Roof type Asphalt
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Misc

  • Units 1

Listing info

  • Last sold Jul 2002 for $8,000

Features

  • A/C

Householders and Tenants for 1438 University Ave, Des Moines IA

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $43,700 N/A
2013 $1,120 N/A N/A
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University Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
08 Dec 2019 Grass fire
11500 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Aug 2019 Fire, other
500 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Property Use, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
23 Aug 2019 Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle
700 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source —
Backfire from internal combustion engine
26 Jul 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
700 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing

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University Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
21 Dec 2015 Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn
700 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
09 Nov 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
8801 University Ave, Des Moines IA
03 Nov 2015 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
14000 University Ave, Des Moines IA
22 Oct 2015 Special outside fire, other
12800 University Ave, Des Moines IA

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