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

2440 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 sqft

$231,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,563/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$231,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,563/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,050 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2440 E Aurora Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1970

Living Area

1,050 sqft

Price/Sqft

$221

Parking

Garage

About this House

Property is HUD owned and is to be sold As-Is, without repairs or warranties. For more information concerning Lead Based Paint notification, Radon Gas and Mold Disclosure, electronic bidding deadlines and procedures, earnest money procedures, any defects known to Best Assets or listing broker, contact Listing Agent.<br/><br/>Brokered and Advertised by: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts<br/>Listing Agent: Maria Balac<br/>

2440 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,050 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1970. It last sold for $108,000 on Nov 7, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $231,600, with a rent estimate of $1,494/month.

Home Details for 2440 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price History for 2440 E Aurora Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/07/2008	$108,000	Sold	DMMLS #328235
Recording Date 11/07/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/18/2008	$117,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/08/2008	$117,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/23/2008	$117,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/15/2008	$117,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/09/2004	$125,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/09/2004 Contract Date 10/29/2004 County Transfer Tax $201 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/12/1998	$94,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/12/1998 Contract Date 05/08/1998 County Transfer Tax $151 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	$3,420
Assessment	$220,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2440 E Aurora Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $235,800
3 bd
2 ba
950 sqft
2444 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,600
4 bd
2 ba
950 sqft
2450 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $267,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,869 sqft
2456 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
MAR 18, 2026
$255,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,040 sqft
4102 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,664 sqft
1555 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,000
1 bd
1 ba
591 sqft
1539 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,200
3 bd
2 ba
969 sqft
2434 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,600
3 bd
2 ba
944 sqft
2430 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $208,500
3 bd
1 ba
944 sqft
2424 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,800
3 bd
1.5 ba
969 sqft
2420 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $236,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
2414 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,400
3 bd
2 ba
944 sqft
2410 E Aurora Ave,
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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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