$2,706 Closing Credit¹
Kate Carlson, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$2,849
closing credit¹
518 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$239,900 List price
$2,849
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,066 sqft
0.2 acres
$225 / sqft
House
Property details
About 518 Watrous Ave
4 CAR GARAGE! Vaulted ceilings! 3 Season porch! This home comes with many bonuses. If you are a car person, this garage is a must see with all the bells and whistles. Light and bright throughout, the white kitchen features a vaulted ceiling with skylights and great pull-up bar seating area. Many kitchen cabinets feature pull-out drawers, plenty of storage! The oversized 3 season porch is an additional living area, while the master bedroom features many windows and an electric stove. Two additional bedrooms on the first floor and a full bath. The current owner completely revamped the basement, giving you a great rec room space, brand new 3/4 bath and great potential for a future bedroom or overflow living space. Garage space has great potential for rental income for storage! Vinyl siding and many updates throughout.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,066 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.159 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #710593
Garage4 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 710593
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 329-0840
- Listing Agent: Betsy Sanders
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2006 | Home Sold | $122,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | $2,134 |
| 2021 | $111,600 | $2,134 |
| 2020 | $105,000 | $2,134 |
| 2019 | $105,000 | $1,926 |
| 2018 | $94,500 | $1,926 |
| 2017 | $94,500 | $1,822 |
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
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•5001 SW 14th 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 $59,722. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
20%
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?
39%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
College Basketball
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Dillards
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Logan's Roadhouse
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Hyundai
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Rock
Christian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
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About 518 Watrous Ave
This home is located at 518 Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315. This 1,066 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,900.
Des Moines, IA housing market in December 2024 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 50 sold at listed price and over 120 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 10.9% between November and December 2024. In December 2024 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 36 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.