Step into this classic 3 bed, 1 bath home built in 1943, offering timeless charm with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The spacious 1/3 acre lot provides plenty of room for gardening, outdoor activities, or pets to roam. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car detached garage and a full basement with ample storage and space for a rec room, home gym, or hobby area. Recent upgrades include a brand new furnace, water heater, and updated electric and plumbing giving you comfort and peace of mind for years to come. Located in the Saydel School district with easy access to the interstate and just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this home offers the perfect blend of quiet living and city convenience.
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
45 NW Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,067sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
0.32 Acres Lot
$153,900 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$1,673 Estimated rent
Home value
$153,900
$145,000 - $163,000
$1,673/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,673/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,673/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,083/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,083/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Beautiful hardwood floors
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Seth Walker (515)577-3728,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Cathy McAulay
Century 21 Signature
Lynette Williamson
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715973
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,067
- Total interior livable area: 1,067 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 92 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 27042423154038
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $155,000-1.9%$145/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #715973 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $158,000$148/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715973 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $158,000$148/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715973 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,763 +13717.2% | $131,700 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $13 | $125,800 -77.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $569,000 +19.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $476,000 |
| 2021 | $39 | $476,000 +3% |
| 2020 | -- | $462,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $462,000 +6.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $433,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $433,000 +8.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $399,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $399,000 +6.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $374,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $374,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $374,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $374,000 -5% |
| 2010 | -- | $393,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $393,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $393,500 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $372,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $372,500 +8.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $343,000 +6% |
| 2002 | -- | $323,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $323,580 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50313
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cornell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Woodside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 3/10Saydel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$153,900
2% more
+$3,078
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$156,978
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- 45 NW Aurora Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Des Moines Topics
