#714907, STEVEN CAMERONA, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
520 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
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About 520 Watrous Ave
NEW TEAR-OFF & SHINGLES by 4/9. Welcome to a very UPDATED, TURN-KEY South Side home ready for its new owner! TONS of NEW! NEW….LVP, paint inside & out, electrical panel, light fixtures, kitchen counter/sink/garbage disposal, bathroom new shower/toilet/vanity, storm doors, entry doors, Front to back, side to side, TONS of NEW! Upon entry, immediately you will notice a great layout with nice use of the space. The entry living room also has room for a dining room table. Onto the ¾ bathroom and down the hall to the bedroom. Back off the kitchen is the utility room that also doubles as a mudroom/laundry room. Multiple replacement windows. No carpet to vacuum! 10 x 12 shed is a pleasant surprise in the backyard with lots of room for storage. All the updates have been done so you don’t have to do the work! Place a call to your favorite agent TODAY as homes at this price point normally don’t last! NEW SHINGLES COMING IN THE NEXT WEEK!
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Summary
- MLS Number: 714423
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Local Realty Company
- Office Phone: (515) 494-5733
- Listing Agent: Michael Volquardsen
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$133,900
520 Watrous Ave
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 03, 2017 | Home Sold | $53,000 |
Jun 08, 2016 | Home Sold | $53,000 |
Jun 08, 2016 | Home Sold | $24,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $99,000 | $1,754 |
2021 | $81,000 | $1,754 |
2020 | $76,500 | $1,754 |
2019 | $76,500 | $1,562 |
2018 | $67,400 | $1,562 |
2017 | $67,400 | $1,630 |
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 majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 520 Watrous Ave
This home is located at 520 Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315. This 600 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $133,900.
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. Between February and March 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.3%. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.