3235 E  Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3235 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft (on 0.64 acres)

$211,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,407/mo*

$211,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,407/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft
(on 0.64 acres)

Local Information

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Description

You won't want to miss out on this wonderful property. This home is located on the NE side of Des Moines only 10 minutes from Altoona, 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines and Ankeny. Once you enter this home you will fall in love with all the unique details from the double arches to the new flooring throughout. This home offers two bedrooms and one bathroom on the main floor. There is also two nonconforming bedrooms in the basement as well as a large living room and laundry. The home is on a larger lot nearly 3/4 of an acre great for all kinds of out door activities for adults, kids and pets. This home truly meets everyones needs. Not to mention all the updates furnace and water heater replaced in 2020, A/C was replaced in 2018, and new roof on the garage in 2023. Come check out this home today.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 23, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3235 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 768 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherDryerLaundry: Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, DeckExterior: DeckFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Does Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001534001001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $195,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 02 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 768 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.64 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 699137Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 249-2668Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001534001001-R-N
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Ellie Hemann, (515) 249-2668
Realty One Group Impact
Bought with: Iler, Scott, (440) 865-6592, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#699137

Price History for 3235 E Aurora Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/06/2024$200,000Sold
DMMLS #699137
08/02/2024$195,000PendingDMMLS #699137
07/22/2024$195,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #699137
07/20/2024$195,000PendingDMMLS #699137
07/15/2024$195,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #699137
07/10/2018$145,000Sold
DMMLS #561387
05/21/2018$145,000PendingAgent Provided
05/18/2018$145,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/22/1999$78,500Sold
N/A
11/19/1998$29,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,522
Assessment$199,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3235 E Aurora Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.10
Single-Family Home
$130,000
06/20/25
2
1
1,164
0.28
Single-Family Home
$176,500
10/24/25
2
1
1,124
0.27
Single-Family Home
$163,500
07/24/25
2
1
930
0.34
Single-Family Home
$139,000
11/18/25
2
1
924
0.47
Single-Family Home
$225,555
07/22/25
2
1
912
0.25
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/03/26
2
2
768
0.43
Single-Family Home
$220,000
09/12/25
3
1
1,512
0.64
Single-Family Home
$202,500
11/03/25
3
1
910
0.50
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/02/25
3
1
1,352

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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
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
  • 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."
  • 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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3235 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1965. 3235 E Aurora Ave is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3235 E Aurora Ave was last sold on Sep 6, 2024 for $200,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $195,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 3235 E Aurora Ave is $211,800.