A rare find, a diamond in the rough, an investor's dream! This 3 bedroom bungalow sits on almost half an acre (.482 acres) and is fully fenced-in. Great location in the Saydel school district. With some sweat equity + cosmetic updating, you are looking at a significant investment. Main floor (1147 sqft) has large living room, 3 bdrms, full bathroom, formal dining area and kitchen. Lower level (1147 sqft) has tons of potential including large family room, shower, washer/dryer and bsmt bar. Detached 2 car garage has shared driveway. Personal property will remain with the home and will be buyer's responsibility upon closing. This property is being sold AS-IS. Furnace, water heater and roof have been replaced within the last 4-5 years per seller.
Sold for $158,000
$158,000
755 NW Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,147sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.48 Acres Lot
$119,600 Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$1,486 Estimated rent
Home value
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$111,000 - $128,000
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Formal dining area
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Listed by:
Ashley Grandgeorge 515-313-6148,
Iowa Realty Ankeny
Bought with:
Tammy Davidson
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 708778
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
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,147
- Total interior livable area: 1,147 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 480
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 349.8
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 27000931000000
- Zoning: MDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,212
- Date on market: 12/9/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $158,000+31.7%$138/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Sold | $120,000-4%$105/sqft |
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| 12/10/2024 | Pending sale | $125,000$109/sqft |
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| 12/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $125,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,156 -3.1% | $191,500 +7% |
| 2024 | $2,224 +5.1% | $179,000 |
| 2023 | $2,116 +1.7% | $179,000 +29% |
| 2022 | $2,080 +5.7% | $138,800 |
| 2021 | $1,968 +1.5% | $138,800 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $1,938 +3.2% | $124,700 |
| 2019 | $1,878 +2.3% | $124,700 +7% |
| 2018 | $1,836 | $116,500 |
| 2017 | $1,836 +5.8% | $116,500 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $1,736 | $110,600 |
| 2015 | $1,736 +7.3% | $110,600 +5% |
| 2014 | $1,618 | $105,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $105,300 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,500 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $113,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,100 +12.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,600 +5.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,610 +28.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,330 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,330 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50313
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cornell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Woodside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10Saydel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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.
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