1705 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 / 1845

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/08/2025)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 4.960 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 1705 University Ave, Des Moines IA, 50314-1845. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is based at 1705 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Facts

  • Built in 1925
  • Lot size 4,960 sqft
  • Building 1
  • Rooms 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Foundation Masonry
  • Structure type Bungalow
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Other
  • Exterior walls Wood Siding
  • Roof type Asphalt
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Underground/Basement
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Listing info

  • Last sold Jun 1996 for $9,000

Features

  • Fireplace

Householders and Tenants for 1705 University Ave, Des Moines IA

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $30,500 N/A
2013 $552 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
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
Property Use —
Property Use, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
23 Aug 2019 Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle
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
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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1705 University Ave incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
26 Jun 2014 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
Household goods, sales, repairs
21 Oct 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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
Property Use —
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
09 Nov 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
03 Nov 2015 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
22 Oct 2015 Special outside fire, other

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