Charming and well-maintained home offering space, functionality, and great updates! This property features beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and hallway, with comfortable carpet in the bedrooms and tile flooring in the kitchen and main bathroom. The finished basement provides additional living space, including a non-conforming room and a full bathroom—perfect for guests, a home office, or recreation area.
Enjoy the convenience of laundry hookups on both the main level and in the basement. Step outside to a large fenced-in backyard with an additional lot included, offering extra space for outdoor activities, gardening, or future possibilities. The updated covered patio is ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
Major updates include a new roof, deck, and covered patio. The property also offers a rare three-car detached garage with plenty of room for vehicles, storage, or a workshop.
Conveniently located within one mile of the VA Hospital and close to local amenities, shopping, and dining.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (3/25)
$305,000
3117 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,134sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tylonda Mason (515)778-2572,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736128
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
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,134
- Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,492.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10003355000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1959
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: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,339
- Date on market: 3/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $305,000$269/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736128 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $305,000-3.2%$269/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+181%$278/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736128 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2015 | Sold | $112,114-10.4%$99/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #446764 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2015 | Listing removed | $125,080$110/sqft |
Source: REALHome Services and Solutions #446764 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2015 | Listed for sale | $125,080+0.1%$110/sqft |
Source: REALHome Services and Solutions #446764 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2014 | Sold | $125,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,198 +2% | $230,200 +10.1% |
| 2024 | $4,114 +0.7% | $209,100 |
| 2023 | $4,086 +0.7% | $209,100 +20.6% |
| 2022 | $4,056 +2.2% | $173,400 |
| 2021 | $3,970 -3.7% | $173,400 +9% |
| 2020 | $4,124 +6.5% | $159,100 |
| 2019 | $3,872 +1% | $159,100 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $3,834 | $144,100 |
| 2017 | $3,834 +11.5% | $144,100 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $3,438 | $130,500 |
| 2015 | $3,438 +12.7% | $130,500 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $3,050 | $119,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,100 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $119,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $119,700 -8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $130,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $130,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $130,600 +16.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $111,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $111,800 +12.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,760 +14.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $87,160 |
| 2001 | -- | $87,160 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,873/mo
Principal & interest
$1489
Property taxes
$384
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Lower Beaver
- 3117 Aurora Ave
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