5617 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50311 / 2238

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/23/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 6.600 square feet
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Information about property on 5617 University Ave, Des Moines IA, 50311-2238. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

Built in 1939, the property has an aluminum and vinyl facade, asphalt shingle roof and basement on 0,15 acres lot.

Facts

  • Built in 1939
  • Lot size 6,600 sqft
  • Rooms 5
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Stories 1 story with attic and basement
  • Style Conventional
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Foundation Concrete Block
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Cooling Central
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Roof type Asphalt
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Detached Garage
  • Parking spaces 1
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Listing info

  • Last sold Jul 2005 for $100,000

Features

  • A/C

Householders and Tenants for 5617 University Ave, Des Moines IA

Possible Businesses

Organization Phone Number Additional Info
1RAREDEAL, LLC
Industry:
Business Services at Non-Commercial SiteNonclassifiable Establishments
Type of Business:
DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
07/29/2005 Sold $99,500 Public records
11/02/2001 Sold $79,500 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $90,500 N/A
2013 $2,090 N/A N/A
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Where is 5617 University Ave, Des Moines IA located on map?

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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