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  • Price cut: $5K (10/30)
    $375,000

    4521 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

    4beds
    1,954sqft
    : 
    $2,747/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1969
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $192/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Teak hardwood floorsAbundance of storageSurrounded by mature treesWarm hardwood floorsSolid core doorsDowndraft cooktopSs sink
    Johnston School District with the bus stop right outside on the corner and a POOL! Discover your own personal retreat in this beautifully updated 4BD/3BA home, surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaping and an updated 8ft depth Gunite concrete pool with diving board. Step inside to find warm hardwood floors, solid core doors, an updated kitchen with Jenn Air SS appliances(including a massive refrigerator and downdraft cooktop), SS sink, backsplash, along with cabinets and countertops that are in pristine condition. Notice the Teak hardwood floors even as you walk up the stairs and into the upper level hallway and 4 bedrooms. The spacious primary bedroom overlooks the backyard/pool and has an ensuite and oversized walk-in closet. The dry basement provides plenty of finished space ready for movie nights, workouts, or hobbies, and an abundance of storage to keep everything organized. In the backyard, escape to your private oasis featuring the pool, large deck, gazebo, fountain and plenty of shade on those hot summer days! Need more storage space for tools or toys? You got it with two(2) exterior sheds. Major updates include a Grand Sequoia class 4 roof(2019), new pool pump(2023), new pool filter(2026), concrete leveling around pool(2026), new tile at the water line(2026), updated exterior electrical(2026).
    38 days
    1,259
    126

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    Listed by:

    Joel Goetsch (515)240-6183,

    RE/MAX Concepts,

    Rob ELLERMAN 816-304-4434,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750494MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Separate/Formal Dining Room
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,954
      • Total interior livable area: 1,954 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 400

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck, Storage
      • Pool features: In Ground
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      • Dimensions: 90 x 125
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 10012844007000
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1969

      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: $192/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $349,600
      • Annual tax amount: $6,349
      • Date on market: 10/2/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 38 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/30/2026Price change$375,000-1.3%$192/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #750494 Report a problem
        10/16/2026Price change$380,000-2.6%$194/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #750494 Report a problem
        10/2/2026Listed for sale$390,000-2.5%$200/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #750494 Report a problem
        11/12/2025Listing removed$399,900$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727614 Report a problem
        10/15/2025Pending sale$399,900$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727614 Report a problem
        10/3/2025Listed for sale$399,900+219.9%$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727614 Report a problem
        6/12/1995Sold$125,000$64/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,724 +2.4%$349,600 +13.9%
        2024$5,590 -2.2%$307,000
        2023$5,716 -9.3%$307,000 +16.2%
        2022$6,300 +1.6%$264,100
        2021$6,198 +1.9%$264,100 +6.6%
        2020$6,082 +5.4%$247,800
        2019$5,768 +1.1%$247,800 +10.5%
        2018$5,706 $224,300
        2017$5,706 +9.4%$224,300 +8.2%
        2016$5,216 $207,300
        2015$5,216 +15.7%$207,300 +12.5%
        2014$4,508 $184,200
        2013-- $184,200 -0.9%
        2012-- $185,800
        2011-- $185,800 -2%
        2010-- $189,600
        2009-- $189,600 +11.2%
        2008-- $170,500
        2007-- $170,500 -0.2%
        2006-- $170,900
        2005-- $170,900 +9.6%
        2003-- $155,900 +7.8%
        2002-- $144,630
        2001-- $144,630
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Meredith

        Getting around

        43 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        35 / 100
        Some Transit
        37 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • District: Johnston

        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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