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#716526, jHo Goh, Listing Office: GoSynergy Realty
$195,000 List price
1000 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,316
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
912 sqft
0.2 acres
$214 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1000 E Watrous Ave
More room than you might think! 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level plus the basement features a finished space with 2 more bedrooms and a full bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout the main level. Adorable bathroom remodel in 2020. New roof March 2016. 2012 all main level windows replaced (except bath). 2020 New furnace with attached humidifier & ionizer; new AC system. The washer (and basement freezer) is the only appliance that has not been replaced by the seller. The seller has put a lot of money into this home! Nice sized one car garage plus a storage shed (or chicken coop)! Easy access to downtown, restaurants, the Zoo, shopping and more!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size912 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.216 Acres
Year built1967
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #717102
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fence
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $195,000
- Price/SqFt: $213
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,110
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From SE 14th, head West on Watrous Ave.
- Year Built: 1967
- Living Area: 912 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.216 Acres
- MLS Number: 717102
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 473-5696
- Listing Agent: Rochelle Burnett
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2016 | Home Sold | $128,000 |
| Nov 16, 2004 | Home Sold | $120,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,100 | $3,110 |
| 2021 | $141,600 | $3,110 |
| 2020 | $128,800 | $3,110 |
| 2019 | $128,800 | $2,880 |
| 2018 | $117,000 | $2,880 |
| 2017 | $117,000 | $2,652 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Jackson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•3825 Indianola Ave
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•4201 S Union 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 $20,722. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
66%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
23%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Wrestling
UFC
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Forever 21
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cicis Pizza
Burger King
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Buick
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1000 E Watrous Ave
The listing price of 1000 E Watrous Ave property is $195,000.
The property 1000 E Watrous Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1000 E Watrous Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1000 E Watrous Ave are: Jackson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,110 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 30, 2016 for $128,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1000 E Watrous Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1000 E Watrous Ave is 912 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1000 E Watrous Ave is 1967.
This home is located at 1000 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the South Park neighborhood. This 912 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $195,000.
Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 42 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.