2521 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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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*
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$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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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
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Outdoor
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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

DatePriceEventSource
08/17/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
07/08/2022$950Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
06/06/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
05/10/2022$950PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
05/02/2022$975Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
11/19/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
11/02/2021$925PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
10/25/2021$965Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
10/12/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
08/14/2021$850PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
07/26/2021$875PriceChange
Zillow Rental Manager
07/14/2021$900Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
02/23/2021ListingRemovedN/A
06/15/2020$815ListingRemovedN/A
05/12/2020$815PriceChange
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04/23/2020$875PriceChange
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03/19/2020$900PriceChange
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03/07/2020$950PriceChange
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01/26/2020$900PriceChange
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01/18/2020$925Listed For RentN/A
11/14/2018$60,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/14/2018$60,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/13/2018$54,982Sold
DMMLS #568490
10/08/2018$60,000PendingAgent Provided
10/02/2018$60,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/21/2018$65,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/14/1997$39,500Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
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
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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
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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  • Melissa
    "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
    "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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