$1,721 Closing Credit¹
#717040, Erin Rundall, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$119,900 List price
520 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,424
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 bath
600 sqft
0.2 acres
$200 / 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
- Appliances: Stove
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $119,900
- Price/SqFt: $199
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,754
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From SW 9th: Head EAST on Watrous. Home will be on the RIGHT.
- Year Built: 1961
- Living Area: 600 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.159 Acres
- 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. 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.
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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About 520 Watrous Ave
The listing price of 520 Watrous Ave property is $119,900.
The property 520 Watrous Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 520 Watrous Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 520 Watrous Ave are: South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody 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 $1,754 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 3, 2017 for $53,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 520 Watrous Ave has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 520 Watrous Ave is 600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 520 Watrous Ave is 1961.
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 $119,900.
In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.