5501 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50311 / 2237

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(UPDATED: 08/17/2025)
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Property Details

A single-family one bungalow at 5501 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Facts

  • Built in 1925
  • Lot size 5,808 sqft
  • Rooms 5
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Stories 1 story with basement
  • Style Bungalow
  • Basement Partial Basement
  • Foundation Concrete Block
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Cooling Central
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Other
  • Exterior walls Asbestos shingle
  • Roof type Asphalt
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Underground/Basement
  • Parking spaces 1
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Listing info

  • Last sold Nov 2009 for $95,000

Features

  • A/C

Householders and Tenants for 5501 University Ave, Des Moines IA

Units - Who lives at 5501 University Ave, Des Moines IA

#S8Connie V Boon 50311-2237

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
03/10/2005 Sold $53,500 Public records
05/28/2004 Sold $44,500 Public records
03/17/2004 Sold $69,900 Public records
10/17/2002 Sold $79,500 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 5501 University Ave, Des Moines IA

10/17/200205/28/2004Date$0$10k$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $61,100 N/A
2013 $1,564 N/A N/A
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5501 University Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
25 Nov 2002 Passenger vehicle fire
5501 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Open land or field
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

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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5501 University Ave incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
11 Mar 2003 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
5501 University Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
24 Apr 2002 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
5501 University Ave, Des Moines IA
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
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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