3407 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Douglas Acres- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,012 sqft (on 0.88 acres)
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,012 sqft
(on 0.88 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Endless possibilities and room to roam in this 5 BR/2 BA home nestled on a near acre lot by Norwoodville. Wood floors throughout and over 2000 SF with a spacious great room, separate dining, first floor laundry - washer & dryer stay, and 1st floor bedroom. Spacious kitchen with access to back porch and wrap around deck - all await some TLC and your perfect touch. Enjoy your morning jo on the covered front porch or unwind while nestled on the porch swing with a gentle breeze for cooling. Various trees with plenty of shade and grape vines as well as space for your own favorite plants. Gather the crew for games - lawn darts, soccer, kickball, you name it. 22x26 detached garage is perfect for the truck and toys. Updated baths, steel siding, roof, 2 sump pumps (1 new this spring), and new septic. Fantastic location with easy access to the interstate and all that the metro has to offer.
3407 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,012 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1918. It last sold for $173,000 on Aug 23, 2024 (4% below the $180,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $313,100, with a rent estimate of $1,998/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 3407 E Aurora Ave
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2012 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: Grab BarsFloors: Carpet, Vinyl |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, Porch, ScreenedExterior: Deck, Enclosed PorchFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
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 |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 27 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1918 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story |
Building Construction Materials: Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06001759000000 |
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Price List Price: $180,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Aug 09 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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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 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2012 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.88 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 698036Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 224-3089Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001759000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Lisa Schoening, (515) 224-3089
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with: Davidson, Nathan, (319) 931-0534, Realty ONE Group Impact
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#698036

Price History for 3407 E Aurora Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/23/2024 | $173,000 | Sold | DMMLS #698036 |
| 08/09/2024 | $180,000 | Pending | DMMLS #698036 |
| 07/12/2024 | $180,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #698036 |
| 06/27/2024 | $200,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #698036 |
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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $3,340 |
| Assessment | $216,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 3407 E Aurora Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.44 | Single-Family Home | $165,000 | 10/27/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,689 | |
0.50 | Single-Family Home | $362,000 | 08/29/25 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,058 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $398,200 | 05/26/26 | 4 | 3 | 1,776 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $176,500 | 10/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,124 | |
0.68 | Single-Family Home | $300,000 | 04/15/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,671 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $225,000 | 06/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,036 | |
0.57 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 09/02/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,352 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $220,000 | 09/12/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,512 |
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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.
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