$1,461 Closing Credit¹
#715011, Sarah Kavalier, Listing Office: LPT Realty, LLC
$129,900 List price
520 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,543
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 bath
600 sqft
0.2 acres
$217 / sqft
House
Property details
About 520 Watrous Ave
COMPLETE TEAR-OFF AND NEW PAPER, BOOTS, BOARDS + SHINGLES 4/7/25! 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! For sale only! Not available for rent!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size600 sqft
Lot size0.159 Acres
Year built1961
MLS #714423
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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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. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most 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
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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 $129,900.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 35 sold above asking price, over 124 sold below and more than 42 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,179.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.