Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1215 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
648 sqft

$126,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$126,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

648 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1215 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1215 E Aurora Ave is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50313. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 648 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9975 sqft and was built in 1939.

1215 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 648 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1939. It last sold for $43,000 on Sep 17, 2003. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $126,900, with a rent estimate of $1,146/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1215 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: MasonryPatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9975 sqft

Price History for 1215 E Aurora Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/17/2003	$43,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/17/2003 Contract Date 08/13/2003 County Transfer Tax $69 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,698
Assessment	$94,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1215 E Aurora Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1135 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$155,000	02/02/26	2	1	886
1175 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$145,000	11/19/25	2	1	928
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$65,000	08/27/25	2	1	784
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$65,000	01/29/26	2	1	720

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $330,500
3 bd
3 ba
2,150 sqft
1034 Trisha Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
SOLD
JAN 13, 2026
$215,000
3 bd
1 ba
948 sqft
1022 Trisha Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
Spire Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,900
3 bd
1 ba
930 sqft
1028 Trisha Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,300
2 bd
2 ba
1,436 sqft
1207 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $249,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,250 sqft
1640 Guthrie Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,900
2 bd
2 ba
1,096 sqft
1635 Milton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,600
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
1221 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,312 sqft
1100 Trisha Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,600
3 bd
2 ba
829 sqft
1104 Trisha Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,200
3 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
1110 Trisha Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,295 sqft
1112 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,300
4 bd
1 ba
1,246 sqft
1332 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"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 "
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Jill B.
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6y ago
"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. "
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Tracy
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"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"
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Rekanovicfatima
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8y ago
"It’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 "
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Jeff A.
Resident
8y ago
"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."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"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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