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$194,500

435 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds
1 full
936 sqft
0.2 acres
$208 / sqft
House

Property details

About 435 E Watrous Ave

Cute affordable home that is move-in ready! Enter the ranch home from the front door to the living room. The living room has new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint and recess lights. Just off the living room toward the back of the home are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. To the right of the living room is the kitchen, with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, an electric stove, microwave and dishwasher. Going downstairs is a large, finished family room, laundry room with plenty of room for storage, and another carpeted room. There is a detached one car garage and additional parking. This home is just waiting for your personal touch!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size936 sqft
Lot size0.174 Acres
Year built1976
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #722231
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $194,500
  • Price/SqFt: $207
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,808
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: SE 14th St to Watrous, West to home.
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Living Area: 936 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.174 Acres
  • MLS Number: 722231
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
  • Office Phone: (515) 771-6601
  • Listing Agent: Terry Anderson

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 13, 2012
Home Sold
$50,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$139,700$2,808
2021$110,900$2,808
2020$108,300$2,808
2019$108,300$2,548
2018$95,800$2,548
2017$95,800$2,358

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

4201 S Union St

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

3

Jackson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

3825 Indianola Ave

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 $54,137. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

32%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

30%
Single, No Kids
24%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 435 E Watrous Ave

The listing price of 435 E Watrous Ave property is $194,500.

The property 435 E Watrous Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 435 E Watrous Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 435 E Watrous Ave are: South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jackson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $2,808 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 13, 2012 for $50,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 435 E Watrous Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 435 E Watrous Ave is 936 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 435 E Watrous Ave is 1976.

This home is located at 435 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. This 936 square foot home, which was built in 1976, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $194,500.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $216,801, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.

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

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