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
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
523 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,708 Square Feet Lot
$216,300 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$1,686 Estimated rent
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$216,300
$205,000 - $227,000
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Listed by:
Liz Keller (515)770-1164,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Tristan O'Neal
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 699170
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: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,708 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07005436000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
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: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $192,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,736
- Date on market: 7/15/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2024 | Sold | $225,000+2.3%$198/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #699170 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2024 | Pending sale | $220,000$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699170 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2024 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699170 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2024 | Price change | $225,000+2.3%$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #699170 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2024 | Pending sale | $220,000$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #695688 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2024 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$194/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #695688 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+47.8%$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #695688 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2020 | Sold | $152,245+1.6%$134/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #601051 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$132/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #601051 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900+115.1%$132/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #601051 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2017 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2017 | Price change | $995-13.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2007 | Sold | $69,702$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,060 +9.6% | $192,600 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $2,792 +10.4% | $170,900 |
| 2023 | $2,528 +0.9% | $170,900 +27% |
| 2022 | $2,506 +10.2% | $134,600 |
| 2021 | $2,274 -12% | $134,600 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $2,584 +31% | $118,200 |
| 2019 | $1,972 +1% | $118,200 +28.6% |
| 2018 | $1,952 | $91,900 +25.2% |
| 2017 | $1,952 -22.4% | $73,400 -29.5% |
| 2016 | $2,514 | $104,100 |
| 2015 | $2,514 +4.3% | $104,100 -3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,410 | $107,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $107,800 -7.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,000 +1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $114,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $114,700 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $107,800 +0.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,900 +12.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,150 +19.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $79,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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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