1200 E  Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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OFF MARKET

$159,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 830 sqft

1200 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 16, 2022 for $124,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$160K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-1.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$35K (+28.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$159K
August 2026$159K
July 2026$162K
June 2026$161K
May 2026$162K
April 2026$160K
March 2026$159K
February 2026$157K
January 2026$158K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$145,000
11/19/25
2
1
928
0.08
Single-Family Home
$155,000
02/02/26
2
1
886
0.20
Single-Family Home
$207,500
06/09/26
3
1
936
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.05
$266,900
4
2
1,739
Off Market
0.08
$194,400
4
1
1,261
Off Market
2.49
$276,600
2
1
704
Off Market
0.68
$213,400
2
1
910
Off Market
0.69
$150,700
3
1
1,188
Off Market
0.02
$174,700
3
2
1,093
Off Market
0.05
$141,200
2
1
780
Off Market
0.21
$262,100
3
2
1,520
Off Market
0.20
$207,500
3
1
936
Recently Sold
0.20
$195,800
3
2
1,040
Off Market
0.19
$218,600
3
1
1,012
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1948
Living Area
830 sqft
Price/Sqft
$192

About this House

This home is move-in ready and includes appliances! Some of the updates you will find include: refinished hardwood floors, new hardware, new kitchen cabinets & counters, new floors in bathroom, newer windows, new door leading to new deck, recently painted and new roof. The yard is fenced and has a shed. Saydel Schools and city water and sewer.
1200 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 830 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $124,000 on Jun 16, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $159,500, with a rent estimate of $1,122/month.

Home Details for 1200 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 16, 2022
Source: DMMLS #650308
Sold
$124,000
May 27, 2022
Source: DMMLS #650308
Pending
$135,000
May 27, 2022
Source: DMMLS #650308
PendingToActive
$135,000
May 1, 2022
Source: DMMLS #650308
Pending
$135,000
Apr 22, 2022
Source: DMMLS #650308
Listed For Sale
$135,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0
MoM
Available listings
1022
12
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Iโ€™ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. Itโ€™s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
  • Trulia User
    "I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
  • Jill B.
    "to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
  • Tracy
    "I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
  • Rekanovicfatima
    "Itโ€™s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
  • Jeff A.
    "the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
  • Susan W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."

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Frequently asked questions about 1200 E Aurora Ave

  • What is 1200 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1200 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $159,500.
  • What is the price history for 1200 E Aurora Ave?
    1200 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $124,000 in June 2022.
  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 1200 E Aurora Ave?
    The lot at 1200 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

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