$2,850 Closing Credit¹
#708163, Nancy Hagen, Listing Office: Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC
$234,900 List price
480 NE Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
$2,789
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,029 sqft
0.5 acres
$228 / sqft
House
Property details
About 480 NE Aurora Ave
Huge 1/2 Acre lot with opportunities galore! Whether you want to build a workshop or simply want space to play, garden or entertain, this property has flexibility to do that. Newer ranch home built in 2004, perfect for 1st time home buyers or people wanting to enjoy one-story living. Spacious living room with a transition kitchen to dining area. Main level laundry & hookups in the dry basement, which is ready for future finish with egress window. The detached two-car garage is a craftsman's dream, with paved driveway and fenced area near the home for pets or kiddos. Put this one on your list to see today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,029 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.452 Acres
Year built2004
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #714857
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $234,900
- Price/SqFt: $228
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: South on 2nd St. East on Aurora, home is on the corner of Aurora and NE 5th St.
- Year Built: 2004
- Living Area: 1,029 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.452 Acres
- MLS Number: 714857
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Waukee
- Office Phone: (515) 453-5850
- Listing Agent: Sara Elmer
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Nearby schools
4
Madison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•806 Hoffman Ave
3
Oak Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•3928 6th Ave
4
Findley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•3025 Oxford St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,521. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Standards
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About 480 NE Aurora Ave
The listing price of 480 NE Aurora Ave property is $234,900.
The property 480 NE Aurora Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Active Listing: 480 NE Aurora Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 480 NE Aurora Ave are: Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Oak Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Woodside Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 480 NE Aurora Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 480 NE Aurora Ave is 1,029 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 480 NE Aurora Ave is 2004.
This home is located at 480 NE Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313. This 1,029 square foot home, which was built in 2004, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $234,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.