Is parking easy in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

2315 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,764 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$286,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,914/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$286,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,914/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,764 sqft

(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1969

Lot Size

0.28 acres

Living Area

1,764 sqft

Price/Sqft

$162

Parking

Garage

About this House

Excellent opportunity to own this four bedroom two story for over $30,000 less than assessed value! Side entry two car attached garage, fenced back and side yard, new carpet, paint, stove and brand new electrical update with new breaker panel. This home has a formal dining room, eat in kitchen, formal living room and family room and a deck out back ready for summer get togethers. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

2315 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,764 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1969. It last sold for $127,500 on Jul 3, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $286,300, with a rent estimate of $1,875/month.

Home Details for 2315 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price History for 2315 E Aurora Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/03/2013	$127,500	Sold	DMMLS #416872
Recording Date 07/03/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/01/2013	$134,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/07/2006	$146,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/07/2006 Contract Date 11/29/2006 County Transfer Tax $234 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/28/2001	$118,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/28/2001 Contract Date 02/26/2001 County Transfer Tax $190 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/17/1999	$114,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/17/1999 Contract Date 06/11/1999 County Transfer Tax $182 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,430
Assessment	$262,700

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $213,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,069 sqft
2314 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,800
4 bd
2 ba
950 sqft
2320 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $254,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,640 sqft
2326 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,600
4 bd
2 ba
969 sqft
2400 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,040 sqft
2406 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
2459 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $265,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
4136 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,500
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,400 sqft
4132 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,069 sqft
4126 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $256,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,568 sqft
4120 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,056 sqft
4114 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
4110 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres

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What Locals Say about Douglas Acres

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say car is needed
80 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
53 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say streets are well-lit
23 % Say there's wildlife
13 % Say there are community events

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Sbrandybear
Resident
5y ago
"Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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Melissa
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"There are some known issues of break-in in this area where it is a common occurrence. Too many to count. Keep everything locked up. Use video cameras. Have a dog. You are constantly suspicious of new people walking the area."
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Jhagins84
Resident
8y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years I love it here. We have pretty awesome neighbors which is hard to come by. "
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