The property at 6012 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, built in 1952, is a 1,294 square foot Single Family and has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 6,050 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2024 for a valuation of $210,000
The estimate for this property has experienced a 0.9% increase in the past 6 months reaching a value of $232,651.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 6012 University Ave
- Parcel Number090/07592-000-000
- CountyPOLK
- Stories1
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $232,651 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $235,396 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $228,987 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $236,218 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $229,547 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $232,524 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $229,965 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $230,581 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $236,308 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $234,291 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $240,608 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $239,840 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $239,917 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $243,573 | - | - |
| Oct 2024 | $239,592 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $240,525 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $242,946 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $239,777 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $245,284 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $241,136 | - | - |
| Apr 2024 | $245,590 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $244,500 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $248,500 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $257,750 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $214,232 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $216,890 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $192,239 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $190,490 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $189,134 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $189,646 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $197,402 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $202,070 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $188,203 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $181,385 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $169,500 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $176,000 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 50311 - IA
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,787 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 5,667 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 32.7 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $53,654 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $29,953 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 81 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
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