523 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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OFF MARKET

523 E Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,136 sqft

$216,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,465/mo*
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$216,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,465/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,136 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1955
Living Area
1,136 sqft
Price/Sqft
$190
Parking
Garage

About this House

Great NE Des Moines ranch! This well cared for home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lots of living space and a newly finished basement. Great location, easy access to Downtown, Ankeny, or hop on the interstate to get anywhere else in the metro in just minutes. BRAND NEW ROOF July/2024
523 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,136 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1955. It last sold for $225,000 on Aug 22, 2024 (2% above the $220,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2017 with an asking price of $1,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 13, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $216,300, with a rent estimate of $1,665/month.

Home Details for 523 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1136 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Fully FencedFoundation: 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: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 450 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Cement SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07005436000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $220,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 29 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: 1136 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6708.24 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 699170Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 770-1164Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07005436000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Liz Keller, (515) 770-1164
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Tristan O'Neal, (515) 868-2991, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#699170

Price History for 523 E Aurora Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/22/2024$225,000Sold
DMMLS #699170
07/29/2024$220,000PendingDMMLS #699170
07/23/2024$220,000PriceChange
DMMLS #699170
07/15/2024$225,000PriceChange
DMMLS #699170
06/14/2024$220,000PendingDMMLS #695688
05/31/2024$220,000PriceChange
DMMLS #695688
05/21/2024$225,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #695688
04/10/2020$152,245Sold
DMMLS #601051
03/16/2020$149,900PendingAgent Provided
03/12/2020$149,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/13/2017$995ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/11/2017$995PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/01/2017$1,150Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/17/2007$69,702Sold
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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$3,060
Assessment$192,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 523 E Aurora Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4131 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/29/25
3
1
1,056
1022 Trisha Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$215,000
01/13/26
3
1
948
500 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$215,800
07/09/26
3
2
1,104
4041 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,076
4024 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$152,000
02/05/26
2
1
784
4012 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$168,500
03/12/26
2
1
736
4032 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$207,000
12/12/25
3
1
1,220
4101 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$189,500
07/02/26
3
1
980
1015 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$192,500
05/12/26
3
1
855

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park
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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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  • Jill B.
    "to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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  • Tracy
    "I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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  • Rekanovicfatima
    "It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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  • Jeff A.
    "the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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  • Susan W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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