796 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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SOLD
MAY 29, 2026

$158,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 843 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

796 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

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Currently Off Market - Sold May 29, 2026 for $158,000 (1% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$158K
Since last month
Decreased$500 (-0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$200 (-0.1%)
Since last sale
Decreased$400 (-0.3%)
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Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value decreased by 0% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$158K
July 2026$158K
June 2026$158K

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4031 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
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$125,000
04/29/26
2
1
887
1015 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$192,500
05/12/26
3
1
855
4024 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$152,000
02/05/26
2
1
784
4220 NE 10th St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
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$89,000
05/04/26
2
1
967
360 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.32
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$170,000
08/24/26
2
1
816
4012 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
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1
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
796 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.00
$155,300
2
1
843
Off Market
790 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.01
$107,400
1
1
596
Off Market
780 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.04
$177,400
3
1
1,300
Off Market
780 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.04
$206,100
3
1
1,300
Off Market
4145 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.04
$190,700
3
1
826
Off Market
4147 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.05
$223,500
3
2
1,422
Off Market
880 E Aurora Ave NE, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.06
$121,200
1
1
504
Off Market
4143 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.10
$211,900
2
2
917
Off Market
4113 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.11
$201,200
3
1
1,045
Off Market
4220 NE 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.12
$89,000
2
1
967
Recently Sold
4131 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.12
$273,500
4
2
1,005
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 796 E Aurora Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
843 sqft
Price/Sqft
$187/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Charming Bungalow sitting on .25 Acre with a country feel. Cute living room with newer carpet. Cozy primary bedroom with new LVP flooring. 2nd bedroom with built-in shelves and storage above closet. Full hall bath with nice cabinets for extra bath accessories. Nice kitchen with many cabinets, stove, refrigerator, laminate floors and dining area. Walk thru a breezeway to laundry area including washer/dryer and crawl space access. Completely remodeled family room with new drywall and carpet with separate furnace. Other updates include new septic 2023 and new roof on both home and garage. ! Car detached garage and a 10 X 8 shed for extra lawn items or storage. Why rent when you can own this affordable clean home in a quiet setting.
796 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 843 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $158,000 on May 29, 2026 (1% below the $159,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,300, with a rent estimate of $1,221/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by JULIA WATERMILLER, (515) 453-5862
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with: Jenny Leazer, (515) 778-5355, Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#739665

Home Details for 796 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 843 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 27000651000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,900Price Per Sqft: $187/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 04 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Saydel ConsolidatedJr High / Middle School District: Saydel ConsolidatedHigh School District: Saydel Consolidated

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 843 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 739665Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-453-5862Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-27000651000000-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 3

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 29, 2026
Source: DMMLS #739665
Sold
$158,000
May 4, 2026
Source: Iowa Realty #739665
Pending
$159,900
Apr 30, 2026
Source: DMMLS #739665
Listed For Sale
$159,900

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0MoM
Available listings
1022
12MoM

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What Locals Say about Des Moines

At least 1190 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

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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    "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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    "Quiet, safe, cute houses, nice trees, fun to bike through, low traffic, solid food choices, good grocery store"
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    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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    "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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    "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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    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Nice place to live. I recommend it. Friendly neighbors. A mix of younger families and older residents "
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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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Frequently asked questions about 796 E Aurora Ave

  • What is 796 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 796 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $158,300.
  • What is the price history for 796 E Aurora Ave?
    796 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $158,000 in May 2026.
  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
  • Does 796 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 796 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 796 E Aurora Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 796 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

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