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

2521 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

$162,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 15, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,099/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$162,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 15, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,099/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

768 sqft

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Description

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This cozy 768 square foot home has been completely remodeled with a new kitchen, new bathroom, new flooring, new paint, and insulated in the attic, walls, and crawl space to save you money! Property comes with two sheds for storage and large partially fenced in yard. The location is great, close to HyVee, restaurants, and the interstate for a speedy commute into Des Moines, Ankeny, or Altoona.

Included Appliances: Fridge, Gas Stove, Stacked Washer and Dryer.
HVAC: Gas Furnace and Central Air Conditioning.

12 month lease for a non-smoking property.
Application fee is $35 per Adult Applicant for background and credit checks.
Tenant pays all utilities, maintains the lawn, and is responsible for snow removal.

Pet Policy:
One non-high risk dog may be permitted with an additional $500 deposit and $30 / month pet rent.
Cats are not permitted. Service animals are not considered pets, but need to be documented.

2521 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1954. It last sold for $54,982 on Nov 13, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2022 with an asking price of $950 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 17, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $162,000, with a rent estimate of $1,421/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2521 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price History for 2521 E Aurora Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/17/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

07/08/2022	$950	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

06/06/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

05/10/2022	$950	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $25 (-3%)
05/02/2022	$975	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

11/19/2021		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

11/02/2021	$925	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $40 (-4%)
10/25/2021	$965	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

10/12/2021		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

08/14/2021	$850	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $25 (-3%)
07/26/2021	$875	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $25 (-3%)
07/14/2021	$900	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

02/23/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

06/15/2020	$815	ListingRemoved	N/A

05/12/2020	$815	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $60 (-7%)
04/23/2020	$875	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $25 (-3%)
03/19/2020	$900	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $50 (-5%)
03/07/2020	$950	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $50 (6%)
01/26/2020	$900	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $25 (-3%)
01/18/2020	$925	Listed For Rent	N/A

11/14/2018	$60,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/14/2018	$60,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/13/2018	$54,982	Sold	DMMLS #568490
Recording Date 11/13/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/08/2018	$60,000	Pending	Agent Provided

10/02/2018	$60,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-8%)
09/21/2018	$65,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/14/1997	$39,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/14/1997 Contract Date 03/03/1997 County Transfer Tax $63 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	$1,822
Assessment	$103,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2521 E Aurora Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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SOLD
OCT 13, 2025
$165,000
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
2523 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,300
4 bd
1 ba
1,319 sqft
4137 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $208,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,104 sqft
2519 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,356 sqft
4123 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,300
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
4113 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,600
2 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
4149 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $274,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,288 sqft
4145 E 24th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,200
3 bd
1 ba
981 sqft
4142 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $252,600
4 bd
2 ba
975 sqft
4148 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,064 sqft
4136 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,174 sqft
4135 E 24th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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
7y 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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