NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2803 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA 50310

Meredith Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $287,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,352 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 08, 2022

Last sale price $212,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,925/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Johnston Middle School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2022

If you're looking for a needle in the haystack, this is it! Spacious 4BR, 3BA walk out ranch with nearly 2000 sf of finish per Polk Country Assessor. One family owned home since new in 1958. Formal living & dining room plus eat-in kitchen. Walkout basement w/concrete patio that overlooks wooded area. Family room w/wood burning fireplace w/gas starter down, plus 4th BR and 3/4 bath. Home needs updated, with love & TLC will be a great family home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Pickering

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 05/31/2022

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Co-Listed By

Bryant Pickering

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawna Sample

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x125
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,352 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08004108000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,000

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 166.35
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 156.80
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fireplace Screen, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1352
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 600
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1352
  • Total Sq Ft: 1352

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Open Patio
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 546
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2580
  • Lot S F: 11250
  • Lot Size: 90X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08004108000000
  • Zoning: N3A

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3000.00
  • Net Taxes: 3000.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Aug 23, 2022
Sold by
Bruce Merschbrock
Bought by
Merschbrock Bruce and Wolfe Shelley
Seller's Agent
Larry Pickering
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Shawna Sample
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-5.74%
Current Estimated Value
$274,820

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,820
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Outstanding Balance
$163,556
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,774

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Aug 6, 2022
Sold by
Wilson Judith Leigh and Wilson William
Bought by
Merschbrock Bruce
Seller's Agent
Larry Pickering
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Shawna Sample
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Outstanding Balance
$163,556
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,774

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Aug 3, 2022
Sold by
Krueger James Stephen
Bought by
Merschbrock Bruce
Seller's Agent
Larry Pickering
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Shawna Sample
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Outstanding Balance
$163,556
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,774

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Estate Of Lynn M Krueger and Mattiussi Tara
Bought by
Mattiussi Tara
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Merschbrock Bruce -- None Listed On Document
Merschbrock Bruce $212,000 Simpson Jensen Abels Fischer &
Merschbrock Bruce -- Abendroth Russell Barnett Law
Mattiussi Tara -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merschbrock Bruce $169,600
Closed Merschbrock Bruce $169,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Sold $212,000 -5.7% $157 / Sq Ft
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Sale $224,900 0.0% $166 / Sq Ft
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $224,900 -- $166 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,730 $250,900 $46,400 $204,500
2023 $4,910 $250,900 $46,400 $204,500
2022 $4,872 $208,300 $39,900 $168,400
2021 $4,924 $208,300 $39,900 $168,400
2020 $5,114 $197,300 $37,700 $159,600
2019 $4,654 $197,300 $37,700 $159,600
2018 $4,608 $173,200 $32,400 $140,800
2017 $4,374 $173,200 $32,400 $140,800
2016 $4,262 $161,700 $29,600 $132,100
2015 $4,262 $161,700 $29,600 $132,100
2014 $3,942 $148,400 $26,800 $121,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Larry Pickering

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 669-6600

    3 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Larry Pickering
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  • Bryant Pickering

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Bryant Pickering

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 883-0333

    3 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Bryant Pickering
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  • Shawna Sample

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Shawna Sample

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 371-8585

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Shawna Sample
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 653134

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 080-04108000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50310 Meredith

2803 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2803 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 since 31 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $274,820, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 2803 Aurora Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Lawson Elementary School, Johnston Middle School, and Summit Middle School.

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