$133,900

520 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$1,590
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 bath
600 sqft
0.2 acres
$223 / sqft
House

Property details

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!

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

DateEventPrice
Aug 03, 2017
Home Sold
$53,000
Jun 08, 2016
Home Sold
$53,000
Jun 08, 2016
Home Sold
$24,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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 SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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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.

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

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