3940 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50317 / 1610

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(UPDATED: 07/29/2025)
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Information about property on 3940 University Ave, Des Moines IA, 50317-1610. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Units

Property details of units in this apartment building

Apt 1

Apt 2

Apt 3

  • 864 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
Apartment

Apt 4

Property Details

A property at 3940 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.

Facts

  • Built in 1926
  • Rooms 5
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1
  • Stories 1 story
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Steam
  • Cooling Central
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Listing info

  • Last sold Sep 2006 for $78,000

Features

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Householders and Tenants for 3940 University Ave, Des Moines IA

Businesses

Organization Phone Number Additional Info
Buena Vista Apartments Owners Association
Industry:
Apartment Building Operator
Jessica Steinger
Industry:
Business Services at Non-Commercial Site

Units - Who lives at 3940 University Ave, Des Moines IA

Apt 12 beds, 1 bath, 864 sqft50311-3542
Apt 22 beds, 1 bath, 864 sqft50311-3542
Apt 3Apartment, 2 beds, 1 bath, 864 sqft50311-3542
Apt 42 beds, 1 bath, 864 sqft50311-3542
Apt 52 beds, 1 bath, 864 sqft50311-3542

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
02/13/2013 Sold $75,000 Public records
12/06/2010 Sold $28,500 Public records
04/15/2004 Sold $59,500 Public records
10/16/2000 Sold $40,500 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 3940 University Ave, Des Moines IA

10/16/200012/06/2010Date$0$10k$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $45,000 N/A
2013 $1,650 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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3940 University Ave incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
10 Jun 2003 Good intent call, other
3940 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
07 Jun 2002 Rescue, emergency medical call (EMS) call, other
3940 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings

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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