4490 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
DEC 12, 2025

4490 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

$114,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
14% over list $100K
$148/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $796/mo*
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$114,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
14% over list $100K
$148/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $796/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

Local Information

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Description

24 hour sale
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 December 17, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$148/sqft
Listed
161 days ago

Home Details for 4490 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 768 Square Feet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One

Exterior Features

Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06000780014000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $100,000Price Per Sqft: $148/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 14 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Southeast PolkJr High / Middle School District: Southeast PolkHigh School District: Southeast Polk

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 768 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 730382Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 333-1333Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06000780014000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Mallory Metzger, (515) 333-1333
RE/MAX Precision
David Welch, (515) 201-4203
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: ANGIE DEHMER, (515) 453-5605, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#730382

Price History for 4490 E Aurora Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/12/2025$114,000Sold
DMMLS #730382
11/14/2025$100,000PendingDMMLS #730382
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,126
Assessment$114,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4490 E Aurora Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4027 NE 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$193,900
03/05/26
3
1
936
4599 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$20,000
06/24/25
2
1
580
4655 NE 41st Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$225,000
09/03/25
2
2
1,206
4935 NE 39th Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$183,700
08/14/25
2
1
888
4136 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$164,500
10/10/25
3
1
864
4118 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$145,000
12/23/25
3
1
916
4151 Briarcliff Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$203,000
05/30/25
3
1
988

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What Locals Say about Des Moines

At least 1185 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Bailee Huddleson
    "I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
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  • Monica Xlo
    "Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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  • Emily Andersen
    "There are lots of families in our area with so many parks and schools! It’s an amazing place to live and raise kids "
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  • Emily Andersen
    "They would love it!! The sidewalks and neighborhood are very walkable! Lots of parks within walking distance"
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  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "I’ve lived here for 13 years and people seem to be very friendly. Most will wave as you drive by and say hi in passing."
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  • H7yhsxjr7g
    "People walk there dogs all over the neighborhood. Dogs are very quiet in the neighborhood as well and there are many pet owners that live around here."
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  • Monica Xlo
    "Quiet city, easy to get around. Lots of parks to play at during the summer and many indoor places as well. City has many employment opportunities án lots of housing development "
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  • Britnee Nichols
    "It’s a very nice place to live eat learn grown walk your pets I’d recommend you liff be e here n start your family "
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  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Beaverdale is a blend of Norman Rockwell/Mayberry/Leave it to Beaver, we all are on first name basis and wave at each other when passing by."
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  • Cicily Hook
    "There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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  • Michael Mcgehee
    "Nonexistent, I work from home. If I did commute, it’s relative easy access to freeway, highway or local routes."
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  • Lisa Burner
    "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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  • Hk2mhqcny6
    "Livable awesome neighbors dog friendly kid friendly quite plenty of parking room when there’s an event "
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  • Meek H.
    "Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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  • Trulia User
    "lots of people walking their dogs and always smiling and very friendly. makes me want to get my own dog to walk cause their always so happy!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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    "There's a variety in ages of the kids in the neighborhood and it's safe to play outside. Schools nearby. Public library and pool in the area as well as parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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  • Trulia User
    "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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  • Trulia User
    "shops in the neighborhood parks in the neighborhood that have event's at it. and restaurants that offer special deals "
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great commute. Next to bus station. They're skywalks that are easy to access with a map inside of the skywalk."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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  • Trulia User
    "that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not immediate access to I-80 or 235, but major roads (Douglas, Hickman) are close and make it a little more convenient. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to live. I recommend it. Friendly neighbors. A mix of younger families and older residents "
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    "Ive live here for years. people are friendly , mind there buisness when necessary. helpful caring when needed. good yard up keep. respectful pet owners. holiday cheer"
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    "WatLao temple event that is held every 3rd weekend in June. Not very many neighbors participate in any events as far as gatherings. Lots of people roam the streets especially kids. "
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    "Good neighborhood to live in and raise a good family with good family values and great outdoor activities"
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4490 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is not currently available for sale. 4490 E Aurora Ave was last sold on Dec 12, 2025 for $114,000 (14% higher than the asking price of $100,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 4490 E Aurora Ave is $114,900.