Discover the perfect blend of space, comfort, and convenience with this updated 2-story home located just outside city limits. Offering 6 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this property gives you the flexibility and room you’ve been looking for—ideal for larger households, guests, home offices, or hobby spaces. Sitting on a generous lot, the home provides plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion. Inside, you’ll find tasteful updates throughout, giving the home a fresh, move-in-ready feel while still leaving room to make it your own. Enjoy the freedom of country-style living with quick access to town—truly the best of both worlds. Whether you’re looking for more space or a property with potential, this home is a rare find. The home is in the Saydel School District! All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $12.9K (7/28)
$265,000
355 NW Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
6beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tasteful updates throughoutFresh move-in-ready feelGenerous lot
- 111 days
- 648
- 38
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alejandro Castaneda 515-779-6564,
Uplift Realty,
Martin Castaneda 515-779-6655,
Uplift Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740956
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 188
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 27000950000000
- Zoning: mdr
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $142,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,818
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 112 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $265,000-4.6%$133/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $277,900-0.4%$139/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $278,900-1.8%$139/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $283,900-0.4%$142/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listing removed | $284,900$142/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$142/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$145/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000$148/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,097 +1.5% | $142,100 +8.1% |
| 2024 | $2,065 -86.5% | $131,400 |
| 2023 | $15,251 +12.5% | $131,400 +26.6% |
| 2022 | $13,552 +14% | $103,800 |
| 2021 | $11,892 +444.7% | $103,800 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $2,183 -72.2% | $91,800 |
| 2019 | $7,850 +25.6% | $91,800 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $6,252 +607.2% | $86,400 |
| 2017 | $884 -29.7% | $86,400 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1,258 | $82,500 |
| 2015 | $1,258 +6% | $82,500 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $1,186 | $78,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,200 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,600 -12.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $90,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $90,000 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,300 +11.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,730 +25.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,400 |
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Neighborhood: 50313
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Saydel Consolidated
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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