$2,577

closing credit¹

1201 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$217,000
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,174 sqft
0.4 acres
$185 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1201 E Watrous Ave

WOW, you have to check out all the space this home has to offer in this 4 level split home with 3 beds, 3 baths plus a non conforming 4th bedroom, wood Floors, Laminate floors. Basement has another mini kitchen. 2 car Garage and a Completely fenced front and back yard. this is a must see!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,174 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.361 Acres
Year built1961
ParkingCarport, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #710774
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 710774
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 313-5054
  • Listing Agent: Kate Carlson

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$217,000

1201 E Watrous Ave

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$210,500$3,800
2021$175,800$3,800
2020$155,400$3,800
2019$155,400$3,188
2018$131,900$3,188
2017$131,900$2,758

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Jackson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

3825 Indianola Ave

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

4201 S Union St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $55,386. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
64%
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?

33%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1201 E Watrous Ave

This home is located at 1201 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the South Park neighborhood. This 1,174 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 0.36 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $217,000.

In January 2025 more than 19 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 27 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 88 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between December and January 2025 increased by 3.9%. In January 2025 median list price was $215,388 and the average listing age was 46 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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