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#717955, Jenny Overturf, Listing office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$199,999 List price
1301 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,375
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,084 sqft
0.1 acres
$185 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1301 Watrous Ave
Spacious 2 bedroom single story home located near Wakonda golf course, fine dining, shopping, entertainment and so much more. Kitchen updates include premium assembled in America soft close cabinets, Quartz countertops, new appliances, and new fixtures! New siding, roof and windows will ensure your home looks great for years to come!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,084 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720041
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $199,999
- Price/SqFt: $184
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,308
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: East onto Watrous from Fleur Ave. Home on the North side of the road.
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 1,084 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
- MLS Number: 720041
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
- Office Phone: (641) 891-8178
- Listing Agent: Christopher Foster
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $121,300 | $2,308 |
| 2021 | $102,000 | $2,308 |
| 2020 | $89,000 | $2,308 |
| 2019 | $89,000 | $2,126 |
| 2018 | $79,900 | $2,126 |
| 2017 | $79,900 | $1,994 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•2425 Watrous Ave
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 $41,835. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. 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?
43%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
15%
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?
49%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Toyota
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Hits
Christian Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions
About 1301 Watrous Ave
The listing price of 1301 Watrous Ave property is $199,999.
The property 1301 Watrous Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1301 Watrous Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1301 Watrous Ave are: Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $2,308 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1301 Watrous Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1301 Watrous Ave is 1,084 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1301 Watrous Ave is 1920.
This home is located at 1301 Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 1,084 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,999.
Des Moines, IA housing market in May 2025 saw over 61 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 143 sold below. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.